The Punjab government has launched its first official online portal, enabling citizens to purchase sacrificial animals from the comfort of their homes. This initiative allows people to buy sacrificial animals online ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, streamlining the process with the growing trend of modern technology.
The portal provides detailed listings of animals, including their pictures, age, weight, species, breed, price, and other relevant information. Officials from the Punjab Cattle Market Management have ensured that the portal is secure for transactions, requiring ID card numbers from both buyers and sellers.
It is worth mentioning that in the last few years, online purchases of sacrificial animals have gained momentum, as going to an animal market and purchasing animals for Qurbani can be a tiring job. This year, it is expected that more people will opt to buy their Qurbani animals online, as scorching heat has made physical shopping more difficult. Additionally, concerns over the Congo virus have sounded alarms, with at least three deaths reported in the country in recent days.
