Muslim Clerics Across India Urge ‘No Cow Sacrifice’ Ahead Of Eid | Big Bakrid Debate Explained

Описание: A major debate has erupted ahead of Eid-al-Adha after Muslim clerics and community leaders across India publicly urged Muslims to avoid cow sacrifice and comply with local cattle slaughter laws.

The conversation began after Kolkata’s Nakhoda Masjid imam, Maulana Shafique Qasmi, appealed to Muslims not to offer cows for Qurbani and instead choose alternatives like goats or sheep. He also called for communal harmony and respect for local laws.

The issue gained momentum after the Calcutta High Court observed that cow sacrifice is not an essential religious practice under Islam while hearing petitions linked to Bengal’s cattle slaughter regulations before Bakrid.

Now, voices from Uttar Pradesh and other states are also emphasizing peaceful celebrations, legal compliance, and social harmony. However, the issue has also triggered sharp political and religious reactions, with some leaders opposing the restrictions and insisting Qurbani traditions must continue.

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