Hindu Outfit In Bhopal Makes Clay Idol Of Goats Ahead Of Eid Al-Azha For This Much Price
Ahead of Eid al-Adha 2025, Bhopal's "Sanskruti Bachao Manch" advocates symbolic sacrifice using clay goats instead of animal slaughter.
Bakrid 2025: Ahead of Eid al-Adha 2025, the "Sanskruti Bachao Manch" in Bhopal has urged Muslims to make a symbolic sacrifice this year, instead of the traditional slaughter of animals. In an effort to promote eco-friendly practices, the group has introduced clay-made goats, priced at Rs 1,000, as an alternative to real animal sacrifice.
The call for symbolic sacrifice comes amidst ongoing debates surrounding animal slaughter during Eid al-Adha. Hindu organisations argue that no religion advocates for taking the life of a living being, urging the Muslim community to refrain from animal slaughter during the festival.
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Eco-Friendly Bakrid
The Sanskruti Bachao Manch has appealed to Muslims to opt for symbolic sacrifices using eco-friendly clay goats. Chandrashekhar Tiwari, the coordinator of the group, sent a letter to Islamic religious leaders urging them to consider celebrating Eid al-Adha in a manner similar to how Hindu festivals like Diwali, Holi, and Ganesh Chaturthi are celebrated in an eco-friendly manner.
Tiwari pointed out that if the Hindu community can celebrate these festivals with eco-friendly methods, such as using green crackers during Diwali, performing eco-friendly Holika Dahan on Holi, and immersing eco-friendly Ganesh idols at home, then Eid al-Adha should also embrace eco-friendly alternatives, like symbolic goat sacrifices.
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Environmental Concerns
Tiwari emphasized the environmental impact of traditional animal sacrifice, claiming that the blood from the sacrificial goats requires thousands of gallons of water to clean. He stressed that the protection of India’s environment is the shared responsibility of all citizens, regardless of religion—Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians alike.
Tiwari stated, “It is not just the responsibility of Hindus, but of Muslims as well. We are taking proactive steps and have written to Islamic religious leaders to spread this positive message across the community.”
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