Outside of cattle markets, Punjab prohibits the sale of sacrifice animals.

An official in Punjab has confirmed that the public burning of trotters is also punishable by Section 144. In addition, the province-wide prohibition on swimming and boating in rivers, canals, and dams is enforced by Section 144.

The Punjabi government has also outlawed the practice of disposing of animal waste in manholes, sewers, or canals.

Section 144 will remain in effect until Sunday, June 23, throughout the province. Keeping the peace, safeguarding the environment, and saving lives were the goals of enacting Section 144.

Execution of the directives is the responsibility of the Punjabi administration.

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As to the announcement made by the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee, the day of Eidul Adha in Pakistan would be June 17 (Monday).

An announcement was made following a committee meeting at the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s main offices in Karachi, which was led by Maulana Abdul Khabeer.

One of the two Eid celebrations observed by Muslims commemorates the readiness of Prophet Ibrahim to offer his son as a sacrifice to God; it is called the Feast of Sacrifice or Eidul Adha. The ritual slaughter of animals is traditionally observed, with the meat being distributed amongst relatives and those in need.

Throughout the three days of Eid, the faithful perpetuate the custom started by Prophet Ibrahimi by slaughtering their sacrificial animals.