Jordanian authorities strengthen inspections to regulate selling, slaughtering of sheep during Eid
Published 25 Jul,2020 via The Jordan Times AMMAN — The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said on Saturday that it will not allow random selling of meat and slaughtering of sheep outside designated locations or by unauthorised people during Eid Al Adha.
GAM Spokesperson Nasser Rahamneh told The Jordan Times over the phone that with the prevalence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the municipality has increased the number of its inspection teams to reinforce health and safety procedures.
By celebrating Eid Al Adha or the feast of the sacrifice, Muslims mark the end of a major ritual in Islam, the Hajj or the greater pilgrimage to Mecca. In Eid Al Adha, Muslims of sufficient means are required to sacrifice livestock in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail to God.
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