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The Delhi government has issued guidelines for Bakrid (Eid-ul-Azha) to be observed from Wednesday to Thursday (May 27). Delhi Development Minister Kapil Mishra said on Friday that the administration will take tough punitive action against those who violate animal sacrifice and waste management regulations.
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Delhi Government Guidelines for Bakrid:
1. Sacrifice of cattle, cows, calves, camels and other prohibited animals on Bakrid is completely illegal and those who do so will be prosecuted
2. Sacrifice is not permitted in public places, lanes or roads; legal action will also be taken against those who do so. “Sacrifice should be done only at designated places and only at permitted places,” Mishra said.
3. Pouring waste from victims into sewers, drains or public places is strictly prohibited; sacrifice can only be made at designated, valid locations.
“…shedding blood in drains, sewers or streets after sacrifice or throwing waste in drains or drains is also strictly prohibited,” Mishra said.
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4. Illegal buying and selling of animals in markets, roads and streets will not be allowed. Selling animals at unauthorized places and buying animals from such places is prohibited, the minister said.
5. In case of violation of these guidelines, you may inform the police and the Ministry of Development, Government of Delhi. “If you come across someone violating these guidelines, you can report it to the police and the development department of the Delhi government,” the Delhi minister said.
Mishra greeted people on Eid-ul-Azha and urged them to celebrate the festival peacefully and according to rules.
Eid al-Adha, also known as Bakrid, is expected to be observed on May 28, 2026 in India. On this day, most public offices, educational institutions and banks are also expected to remain closed for the festival.
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Bakrid in Mumbai
The Mumbai civic body said on May 8 that permission has been granted to slaughter religious animals at 109 designated locations across the city during Bakri Eid later this month.
A release issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) after a review meeting chaired by Additional Municipal Commissioner Ashiwini Joshi said citizens can apply for permission to slaughter religious animals at these 109 designated places or other places between May 28 and 30 through the MyBMC mobile app.
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According to PTI, the statement said the civic body has started preparations regarding security, hygiene, healthcare and crowd management ahead of Bakri Eid, which is likely to be celebrated on May 28.
“Buffalo and goat markets will be held at Deonar abattoir from May 17 to 30. As per the civic body’s policy, religious slaughter of buffaloes can only be done at Deonar abattoir. The BMC has also made online arrangements for import permits for buffaloes and goats as well as reservation of slots through its official website in the first place.
She said that during the festival period, a round-the-clock dispatch center with dedicated telephone lines would be operational to deal with complaints and emergencies.
West Bengal
In a notification, the West Bengal government issued a set of guidelines banning the slaughter of animals without an “eligibility certificate” from the authorities and warned of punitive action if the guidelines are not followed, PTI reported.
The state has also made it clear that slaughtering animals in open public places will be “strictly prohibited”.
The guidelines, the government reportedly said, were in compliance with the Control of Slaughter of Animals Act, 1950 and were issued following a series of orders passed by the Calcutta High Court in 2018 and 2022.
On 20 May, petitions seeking an exemption under Section 12 of the Control of Slaughter of Animals Act, 1950 for the observance of Eid al-Adha next week were filed in the Calcutta High Court in view of certain restrictions imposed by the new BJP government in West Bengal.
Section 12 of the West Bengal Control of Slaughter of Animals Act, 1950 empowers the State Government to issue exemptions.
The petitions, which were moved before a division bench presided over by Chief Justice Sujoy Paul, will be heard on Thursday, the court said after the newly appointed state counsel prayed for time to peruse the petitions.
(With input from agencies)
