The number of animals sacrificed during Eid-ul-Azha in Pakistan dropped by nearly one million this year, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Tanneries Association. The decline reflects rising inflation, higher livestock prices, and increasing financial pressure on households.
Approximately 6.98 million animals were slaughtered across the country during Eid-ul-Azha 2025—a significant drop from previous years. The total included around 3 million cows, 3.4 million goats, 400,000 sheep, and 100,000 camels.
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The overall value of animal sales also fell sharply, dropping by an estimated Rs500 billion compared to last year. While cow prices remained relatively stable, the cost of goats and sheep saw a noticeable increase, further limiting buyers’ options.
Animal hides collected during the three-day festival were valued at roughly Rs6.35 billion. These hides remain a vital source of income for the tanning and leather industries.
City-wise breakdowns showed that Lahore led in animal sales, with 665,000 animals sold—443,000 small and 222,000 large. Faisalabad sold 88,000 animals out of 112,000 brought to market, and Bahawalpur reported over 100,000 sold.
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Other cities saw more modest numbers. Dera Ghazi Khan recorded sales of 68,000 animals, while Rawalpindi sold 46,000 out of 84,000 available. Sahiwal and Sargodha reported 47,000 and 94,000 in sales, respectively. Multan and Gujranwala, however, saw much lower figures, with around 16,000 and 10,000 animals sold.
The fall in sacrificial activity this year signals both economic challenges and shifting patterns in religious spending.
