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‘BMC must act’: BJP leader alleges illegal animal slaughter in Mumbai on Bakrid

BJP leader Kirit Somaiya calls for BMC to act on alleged illegal animal slaughter in several parts of Mumbai on the occasion of Bakrid
Published on May 28, 2026 02:12 pm IST

Chhattisgarh Waqf Board urges Muslims to avoid sacrifice in open, public places

The statement referred to videos or photographs of sacrifices being circulated on social media and said such acts often hurt the sentiments of other communities
Published on May 27, 2026 06:21 pm IST

Delhi govt forms teams ahead to oversee sale, sacrifice of animals on Eid

The teams were formed under the Animal Husbandry Unit on the directions of Development Minister Kapil Mishra.
Published on May 26, 2026 09:28 pm IST

Bakri Eid 2026: Delhi minister Kapil Mishra warns against illegal sacrifice

Bakrid Eid-al-Adha Early morning visuals showed a handful of people in the Jama Masjid mosque in the shadow of a heavy police security blanket prohibiting crowding.. (File photo by Amal KS/ Hindustan Times)
Published on May 22, 2026 11:58 am IST

UP: Community offers blood to Goddess Durga in centuries-old ritual

UP: Community offers blood to Goddess Durga in centuries-old ritual
Published on Oct 01, 2025 10:41 pm IST

Thiruparankundram hill: Madras HC delivers split verdict on animal sacrifice

Madurai: People attend the Murugan Conference, in Madurai, Sunday, June 22, 2025. (PTI)
Published on Jun 26, 2025 07:12 am IST

SC declines to interfere with nod for animal sacrifice at Kolhapur fort dargah

The court pointed out that religious practices are routinely observed in protected monuments. (ANI)
Published on Jun 06, 2025 11:43 am IST

No animal sacrifice in the open: U.P. CM ahead of Bakrid

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. (HT file)
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:26 pm IST

Pune police hold coordination meeting with maulanas ahead of Bakari Eid

Police officials emphasised the importance of adhering to civic norms and maintaining communal harmony. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jun 01, 2025 06:06 am IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: When will Saudi, UAE, US, UK sight Dhul Hijjah crescent moon?

Eid-ul-Adha 2025: Date and time when Muslims will gear up for crescent moon sighting of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH in Saudi Arabia, UAE, US, UK, France etc.
Updated on May 24, 2025 07:00 pm IST

Will represent our side in court: Ex-MP Maheshwar Singh

Former MP Maheshwar Singh (File)
Published on Feb 25, 2025 06:42 am IST

SC gives Himachal govt a month to reply on animal sacrifice charges

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Himachal Pradesh government on a petition alleging regular animal sacrifice in the state, particularly during the Bhunda Mahayagya in Rohru in January. (HT file photo)
Published on Feb 20, 2025 03:33 pm IST

Ahead of Eid, animal sacrifice in housing societies becomes contentious

Ahead of Eid, animal sacrifice in housing societies becomes contentious
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 03:25 am IST

Bakrid: Soaring prices fail to deter buyers as goat sellers do brisk business in UP’s Prayagraj

The goat market in Prayagraj on eve of Eid-ul-Azha on Wednesday. (Anil Kumar Maurya/HT)
Updated on Jun 28, 2023 07:41 pm IST

Bengaluru civic body bans animal sacrifice in public places on Bakrid: Report

The BBMP has been known to issue similar orders during several festivals and holidays in Bengaluru, including bans on sale of meat. (file pic)
Published on Jun 27, 2023 09:41 pm IST

Islamic Centre of India issues advisory for Bakrid in Uttar Pradesh

Islamic Centre of India issues advisory for Bakrid in Uttar Pradesh (file pic)
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 01:38 am IST

Eid-ul-Adha 2021: Here’s when Saudi Arabia, India will celebrate Bakra Eid

Eid-ul-Adha 2021: Here’s when Saudi Arabia, India will celebrate Bakra Eid
Updated on Jul 09, 2021 12:42 pm IST

SC seeks Centre, Kerala replies on plea against ban on animal sacrifice

The court issued notice to the Kerala government, central government and Animal Welfare Board in the plea.
Updated on Jul 17, 2020 07:03 am IST

Petition in Supreme Court challenges Kerala ban on animal sacrifice in temples

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the ban on animal sacrifice in the Kerala Animals and Bird Sacrifices Prohibition Act, 1968
Updated on Jun 26, 2020 10:25 am IST

Animal sacrifices resume in Tripura 57 days after ban

The Supreme Court admitted the Special Leave Petition on November 8 filed by the Tripura government regarding the matter. The Supreme Court also gave an interim order saying animal sacrifices will be allowed if they followed certain instructions.
Updated on Nov 25, 2019 12:43 am IST

500-year-old Tripura Sundari temple goes without animal sacrifice this Durga Puja after HC ban

Devotees at the Tripura Sundari Temple near Agartala.
Updated on Oct 07, 2019 12:58 pm IST

Tripura govt to move Supreme Court against ban on animal sacrifice in temples

Biplab Deb’s BJP government in Tripura has decided to approach the Supreme Court to challenge the High Court’s order banning animal sacrifice in temples.
Published on Sept 30, 2019 11:26 pm IST

Tripura’s royal scion to move Supreme Court challenging ban on animal sacrifices

Pradyot Kishore said the High Court cannot interfere in customs, culture and the ban on animal sacrifice have was beyond their jurisdiction
Published on Sept 29, 2019 03:13 pm IST

High Court bans animal sacrifice in Tripura temples

The Tripura High Court on Friday ordered a ban on the tradition of animal sacrifice in temples. Image used for representational purpose only.
Published on Sept 28, 2019 11:32 am IST

Give details of nod for animal slaughter for Bakri Eid: HC to BMC

The BMC submitted that it had received 19 complaints of violations so far, and had already taken action against the offenders.
Updated on Aug 20, 2019 05:53 pm IST

No-animal sacrifice campaign picks up pace

The no-animal-sacrifice campaign on Bakrid that started in 2017 soon after the BJP government took office in Uttar Pradesh (UP) has now started getting wings.
Updated on Aug 11, 2019 12:24 am IST

NGT-panel asks civic agencies to stop blood from animal slaughter from flowing into Yamuna

The National Green Tribunal-appointed Yamuna pollution monitoring committee has directed all civic agencies to ensure blood of animals slaughtered in slaughter houses and during festivals doesn’t flow into the river.
Updated on Aug 08, 2019 01:24 am IST

Uttarakhand high court bans animal sacrifices in the open for all religions

The Uttarakhand high court directed all civic bodies in the state to ensure disposal of blood and body parts of the sacrificed animals.
Updated on Aug 22, 2018 07:13 am IST

Government backs campaign against animal sacrifice ahead of Bakrid

Bakrid is one of the biggest Muslim festivals, celebrated traditionally with an animal sacrifice.
Updated on Jun 24, 2018 10:41 am IST