As Eid ul Azha approaches, the Islamabad district administration has designated five official livestock markets in the capital for the sale and purchase of sacrificial animals.
Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon confirmed that these cattle markets will operate from the 1st to the 13th of Zilhajj. The approved sites include:
Sangjani
Sector I-15
Bhara Kahu
Lehtrar Road
Along the Islamabad Expressway
Tender notices have already been issued to contractors for managing these venues.
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Authorities have strictly prohibited the sale or purchase of Qurbani animals outside these authorized areas or before the official opening dates. Any unauthorized market will be declared illegal and removed.
Monitoring teams have been deployed and are actively clearing illegal animal sale points to maintain public hygiene and prevent disruptions in residential neighborhoods.
All five authorized cattle markets will offer essential facilities such as clean drinking water, electricity, organized entry and exit routes, and the presence of veterinary teams to monitor animal health and ensure safe trading conditions.