SRINAGAR: In the capital of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Srinagar, and other cities and towns, there was an increased presence of shoppers on the eve of the holiest Muslim festival, Eid ul Adha. However, the traditional fervor of high-volume buying and selling was notably subdued this year.
The sacrificial animal markets in the Eidgah area of Srinagar and elsewhere also experienced subdued business activity.
Popular items included bakery goods, poultry, vegetables, garments, toys, and fireworks, as people prepared for the upcoming Eid festival, which falls on Monday.
Traffic flow was heavier than usual on the streets and highways of Srinagar and other districts of the Valley, as locals ventured out to purchase essentials in anticipation of the holy festival.
Muslims worldwide commemorate Eid ul Adha by offering animal sacrifices, in remembrance of Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to please Allah. According to the historical account, as Abraham prepared to sacrifice his son Ishmael, a ram was sent from heaven to be sacrificed instead, signifying divine intervention and acceptance.
This act of sacrifice is a gesture of gratitude observed annually, coinciding with the conclusion of the holy Hajj pilgrimage.
In the Valley’s animal markets, negotiations between buyers and sellers were spirited, with many sellers expressing disappointment over the returns for their efforts in raising goats and sheep.
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