Muslim cleric wants West Bengal formula of skipping slaughter of cattle for Bakrid
Maulana Husamuddin Sani Jafar Pasha has called for a shift away from cattle slaughter for Bakrid starting next year. He emphasized the need for discussions among stakeholders, referencing developments in West Bengal as a model. Additionally, he raised concerns about cow vigilantes and the need for proper regulation during the festival.
- ▪Maulana Jafar Pasha advocates for ending cattle slaughter for Bakrid next year.
- ▪He has held discussions with the Jamiat Quresh regarding this change.
- ▪Concerns were raised about cow vigilantes and the need for police regulation during the festival.
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Ahead of Id-ul-Adha, popularly known as Bakrid, Hyderabad-based Muslim faith leader Maulana Husamuddin Sani Jafar Pasha called for moving away from slaughter of cattle beginning next year, even as he accused the Telangana administration of being lax in dealing with cow vigilantes.Maulana Jafar Pasha told The Hindu that he had held discussions with the Jamiat Quresh, a body of meat traders. He said developments in West Bengal were cited during the discussions and that further deliberations on ending bovine slaughter would continue in due course.“We have been closely watching the developments relating to big animal sacrifice in West Bengal. We will hold consultations soon with all stakeholders to decide a further course of action. This will be for next year.
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