With Bakri Eid 2025 just days away, sheep markets in Hyderabad are witnessing a bustling trade, as buyers and sellers gather in large numbers to prepare for the annual Eid ul Adha sacrifice. The city’s prominent livestock markets — Jiyaguda and Golnaka — are teeming with activity, with traders arriving from across India to meet the festive demand for sacrificial animals.
Eid ul Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, will be celebrated on Saturday, coinciding with the 10th of Dhu al-Hijja, the last month in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The occasion, marked by the ritual animal sacrifice, has led to a spike in the inflow of sheep and goats into Hyderabad
At Jiyaguda market, sheep trader Kareem khan noted, “A sheep yielding around 10 to 12 kilograms of meat is currently priced at ₹11,000. Larger animals cost even more, but prices may dip slightly as more stock arrives from other states in the coming days.”
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Traders from Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Gujarat are transporting livestock in large trucks, flooding Hyderabad’s markets with diverse breeds of sheep. Over 50 commission agents operate at Jiyaguda, while Golnaka has around two dozen agents handling daily transactions.
Mohsin Qureshi, a long-time agent at Jiyaguda, shared, “Local cattle rearers find this season highly profitable. They make deals in advance with traders and bring their livestock to the city markets for a good return.”
The demand for healthy and eligible sacrificial sheep has led to a surge in prices. “Sheep meant for Qurbani must meet specific conditions regarding age and health, making them slightly more expensive than usual,” explained a cattle seller from Mahabubnagar.
Apart from the major markets, temporary sheep bazaars have mushroomed across the city, including locations like Jalpally, Falaknuma, Barkas, Tolichowki, Khilwat, City College, Chanchalguda, Pahadishareef, Rajendranagar,Yakutpura. Many young entrepreneurs have also joined the trade, sourcing sheep from rural districts and selling them directly in the city.
As the festive countdown begins, Hyderabad’s sheep markets continue to buzz with bargaining voices, bleating animals, and eager buyers — setting the tone for a spirited Bakri Eid celebration.
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