Pakistani traders sell camels at a bustling livestock market in Islamabad ahead of Eid al-Adha, as buyers prepare for sacrifice, the ritual animal sacrifice observed during the Islamic festival. (PICS/ AFP)
Updated On: 2026-05-25 05:04 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Islam observes two major Eid festivals, Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, and Eid-ul-Adha, also known as the 'greater Eid', which coincides with the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the ritual of Qurbani, or sacrifice
Since animals lose and develop teeth at specific stages of life, buyers commonly examine the front teeth to estimate age
Younger animals are generally considered more valuable for breeding and meat quality, making dental inspection a key part of livestock trading practices
Eid-ul-Adha is observed on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar
The exact date depends on the sighting of the moon following the Hajj pilgrimage, one of the five pillars of Islam for those who are physically and financially able to undertake it
At livestock markets across India, Pakistan, the Middle East and parts of Africa, traders dealing in goats, camels, horses and cattle often inspect the animals’ teeth to determine their age, health and market value.
