COVID-19 lockdown choking off livestock supply for India's Muslims ahead of Eid al Adha
India’s 200 million Muslims are preparing for a muted Eid al Adha, with congregational prayers still prohibited in mosques while animal sacrifice has become extremely difficult amid the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.
With over 1.53 million infected and 34,193 deaths as of July 29, India currently has the third highest number of novel coronavirus cases in the world.
The Eid festival of sacrifice has come at a time when almost all states are observing either complete or intermittent lockdown. While local governments have begun to open up certain services and offices, most other activities, including organising livestock markets and transporting animals between and even within some states continue to be restricted.
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