Actor Zara Noor Abbas expressed concern over mistreatment of goats on her Instagram story. She shared a video from a goat market showing workers allegedly forcing goats to eat excessively and keeping them in poor conditions.
Zara wrote, “This is wrong on so many levels. Please stop this treatment if you see this and tell others to do so too. Please make this Qurbani [sacrifice] count instead of just doing it for the sake of religion.”
Many agreed with Zara’s message, stating that animal cruelty is becoming normalized in society.
One user pointed out that while feeding and preparing animals properly requires effort, such practices are often carried out to make goats appear larger so they may be sold at higher prices.
Zara’s message serves as a reminder for those planning to undertake sacrifice this Eidul Azha to prioritize compassion, responsibility, and the ethical treatment of animals.