Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated by Muslims across the globe in honour of Prophet Abrahim, who was even willing to sacrifice his son Ismail to please Allah. According to Muslim belief, Allah replaced Ismail with a sheep just as Abrahim was about to slit his throat - hence the tradition of sacrificing an animal.
According to tradition, a sacrificial goat has to be carefully selected. It should be healthy, with a strong physique, and should not have any deformities.
Despite the recession and inflation, the market is doing brisk business and is set to surge further, especially over the weekend.
The shopkeepers, meanwhile, are leaving no stone unturned to attract customers.
From painting the goat's horns in bright colours to tying colourful leashes and anklets - the more decorated a goat is, the better are its prospects of being sold at a higher price, said shopkeepers. The owners don't have to go far to buy these colourful decorative items. There are a few shops that sell them at the spot.
Some of the white-coloured goats also carried henna designs on their backs.
Shopkeepers know the best way to sell their goats is to decorate them to catch the customers' eye.
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