The ritual of animal sacrifice continued across the capital on Sunday (June 8), the second day of Eid-ul-Azha, as many residents who could not perform the Qurbani on the first day carried out the practice amid calmer conditions.

In neighbourhoods such as Old Dhaka, Lalbagh, Tikatuli, Mugda, and Basabo, scenes of slaughter and meat processing were visible from the early morning. 

Several families cited reasons such as time constraints, butcher shortages, and late cattle deliveries for the delay.

In Bangshal, preparations for sacrifice were underway in front of numerous homes. Plastic sheets were laid out to maintain hygiene, while some families had already completed the ritual. 

Nearby, a group of young men were seen cutting meat by the roadside under the supervision of a professional butcher.

Children and teenagers gathered to watch the proceedings, a familiar sight during Eid in these neighbourhoods. Similar activities were reported from Bou Bazar in Lalbagh, the narrow alleys of Tikatuli, and several lanes in Mugda and Basabo.

Residents said that the shortage of butchers on the first day had forced many to postpone the sacrifice. Some buyers received their cattle late on Eid night due to congestion at markets and transport delays.

Others deliberately chose to wait until the second day, preferring a more relaxed environment with fewer crowds.

Eid-ul-Azha, the second-largest religious festival for Muslims, is traditionally marked by the sacrifice of animals and distribution of meat among family, friends, and the less fortunate.

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