Quarantine veterinarians from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture checked the animals to make sure they had been freed from ailments earlier than clearing them for ritual slaughtering.
Saudi authorities apply stringent well being guidelines for sacrificial animals to make sure their security.
During Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice), Muslims, who can afford it, sacrifice animals such as sheep, goats, camels and cows, honouring the Prophet Ebrahim’s willingness to slay his son Ismael at Allah’s command. As the Prophet Ebrahim and Ismael confirmed unwavering obedience to the divine order, Allah despatched a ram slaughtered within the son’s stead.
The animal sacrifice ritual occurs throughout the 4 days of Eid Al-Adha, which begins this yr on July 9.