Islamabad's district administration has established six decorated cattle markets to facilitate the purchase of sacrificial animals for the Eid-ul-Azha Qurbani season [1].
These markets are essential for managing the logistics of the holiday, providing a centralized location for citizens to buy livestock while ensuring the city's traffic and sanitation services are not overwhelmed by unregulated street sales.
Operations at these designated sites began on May 10, 2026 [2]. The ICT administration coordinated the setup to ensure that the arrival of animals was streamlined and that the venues were properly equipped to receive livestock [1].
The markets are distributed across key sites in the city to ensure accessibility for residents. Among these locations is Bhatta Chowk, which serves as the largest sacrificial animal market in the twin cities [2].
By organizing these specific zones, the administration aims to regulate the trade of animals and provide a structured environment for both sellers and buyers. The decoration of the markets is part of the city's effort to maintain a festive atmosphere during the religious season [1].
Officials said they focused on the strategic placement of these six venues [1] to reduce congestion in residential areas. The arrival of animals since May 10 has marked the beginning of the peak trading period leading up to the holiday [2].
“Islamabad's district administration has established six decorated cattle markets”
The establishment of regulated markets by the ICT administration reflects a push toward urban management during high-traffic religious events. By concentrating the trade of sacrificial animals into six specific zones, the city attempts to balance the cultural and religious requirements of Eid-ul-Azha with the need to maintain public order and hygiene in the capital.
