The busy atmosphere of animal sacrifice continued across different parts of the capital on the second day of the holy Eid-ul-Azha.
Areas including Mirpur, Mohammadpur, Rampura, Shantinagar, Uttara, and Old Dhaka witnessed cattle slaughtering and meat processing activities throughout the day. Many residents chose to perform their sacrifices on the second day instead of Eid day itself to maintain family traditions, avoid the shortage of butchers, or complete the process more comfortably.
During a visit to the Bihari Camp area in Mirpur-11 on Friday, preparations for sacrificial rituals were seen underway in different homes and alleyways from the morning. In some places cattle were being slaughtered, while in others butchers were busy cutting meat. Compared to the first day of Eid, the lower pressure allowed many people to carry out the work more comfortably.
Resident of Rampura Ulan, Kazi Sohag, said: “We never perform the sacrifice on Eid day. It is a family tradition for us. My father also used to sacrifice animals on the second day. His reasoning was that good butchers are hard to find on the first day. Besides, there is a larger crowd of poor people seeking meat distribution, and not everyone receives it properly. By performing the sacrifice the following day, everything can be done in a more relaxed manner. I now follow the same principle as my father.”
A similar experience was shared by Mirpur resident Ismail Hossain. He said: “It is very difficult to find skilled butchers on Eid day. That is why we perform the sacrifice the next day. It allows us to cut the meat more carefully, and cleaning and maintaining hygiene also become easier.”
Locals said many people prefer sacrificing animals on the second or third day of Eid to avoid the excessive rush of the first day. This also reduces the shortage of butchers and makes meat preservation and distribution comparatively easier.
