Kingdom imports 3 million sheep and camels for Haj

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It appears that some will eat camel meat, but I'm with those who prefer sheep.


Kingdom imports 3 million sheep and camels for Haj



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    Pilgrims prefer sheep to other animals for Haj sacrifice.
ABDULHADI HABTOR

Published — Friday 31 July 2015

Last update 31 July 2015 1:07 am

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JEDDAH: Saudi importers of cattle said the Haj season this year will not see an increase in the price of livestock due to the stability of the local market and the available supply.
There are also guarantees from exporting countries that required quantities are available.
Fahd Al-Salmi, one of the largest importers of cattle in the local market, said more than 3 million sheep and camels will be imported during the Haj and Eid Al-Adha season, with the majority being sheep due to the preferences of pilgrims.
He said the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) imports nearly 1 million head of livestock, while local importers bring in another 2 million. These numbers cover the demand during Haj and create price stability in the market.

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Kingdom imports 3 million sheep and camels for Haj Arab News?
 
It appears that some will eat camel meat, but I'm with those who prefer sheep.


Kingdom imports 3 million sheep and camels for Haj



  • file-30-1438271909943716800.jpg



    Pilgrims prefer sheep to other animals for Haj sacrifice.
ABDULHADI HABTOR

Published — Friday 31 July 2015

Last update 31 July 2015 1:07 am

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ico-fonts.png
A A

JEDDAH: Saudi importers of cattle said the Haj season this year will not see an increase in the price of livestock due to the stability of the local market and the available supply.
There are also guarantees from exporting countries that required quantities are available.
Fahd Al-Salmi, one of the largest importers of cattle in the local market, said more than 3 million sheep and camels will be imported during the Haj and Eid Al-Adha season, with the majority being sheep due to the preferences of pilgrims.
He said the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) imports nearly 1 million head of livestock, while local importers bring in another 2 million. These numbers cover the demand during Haj and create price stability in the market.

Continue reading at:
Kingdom imports 3 million sheep and camels for Haj Arab News?
Damn primitives
 
It takes that many animals to feed the millions of people who go to Mecca for Haj season.

Any extra meat is distributed across the region to the poor. ..... :cool:
 

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