A Special Livestock Market for Women to Celebrate Eid in Pakistan
During the festivities of Eid, a prominent custom in Islam involves visiting livestock bazaars to procure animals for the purpose of sacrifice. However, men predominantly participate in trading and bargaining activities, while women avoid such gatherings in certain parts of conservative Pakistan.
A cattle market in Shadman Town, a southern port city in Karachi, is actively overturning traditions by permitting female participation in selling and purchasing animals for sacrifice.
This unique platform aims to assist those without male counterparts, enabling them to fulfil their obligation of sacrifices even when their fathers or brothers reside abroad.
This is also ideal for numerous women who diligently raise animals with the intention of sacrificing them on Eid, but cultural constraints often prevent them from doing so. It enables them to fulfil their sacred obligation.
Female customers can benefit from the reasonable rates and exclusive deals available at this venue. Government officials, police, and paramilitary Rangers are actively supporting the unique venture by ensuring market security. These factors contribute to creating a comfortable atmosphere, facilitating visitors in their exploration of the bazaar.
This platform provides an opportunity for women without male counterparts to fulfil their religious obligations, fostering a more inclusive and accessible Eid celebration.
