Amraiz Khan
The Lahore authorities on Tuesday have implemented a ban on the burning of ‘siri paye’ (trotters and skulls of goats and cows) in public places during the days of Eidul Azha.
Under the guidance of Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Section 144 has been enforced to prohibit the burning of ‘siri paye’ in public areas during Eid. Additionally, the sale of sacrificial animals at unauthorized and illegal points will also be subject to Section 144.
Commissioner Lahore Ali Randhawa has appealed to citizens to responsibly dispose of animal remains after the Eid sacrifice, using plastic bags provided by the authorities.
Section 144 has also been imposed to prevent the storage of meat and offal in public places.
Eidul Azha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the two Eid festivals celebrated by Muslims, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son for God.
Traditionally, the festival involves the sacrificial slaughter of animals, and the meat is shared among family members and those in need.
During the three-day period of Eid, individuals continue the tradition of Prophet Ibrahim by performing the sacrifice of their chosen animals.
