Ayodhya 'lifts' meat ban for Eid

September 23, 2015 02:45

Times of India reports: While Muslims of Musahra village in Uttar Pradesh's Sant Kabir Nagar are struggling for their right to offer qurbani (sacrifice) on Eid ul-Zuha, Ayodhya presents a contrast to the situation.

There is total ban on slaughter and sale of meat throughout the year in the temple town. But this curb is unofficially lifted during three days of Eid.

Muslims perform qurbani as well as distribute meat. No sadhu or mahant has ever raised any objection. Nothing special about it. But, with bans becoming order of the day, Ayodhya stands out in this regard.

Barring three days of Eid, even cooked meat cannot be served publicly as per an Ayodhya Municipal Board (AMB) order.

Muslims residents say they have been performing qurbani without any hindrance for generations.

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