Animals such as cows, sheep and goats play different roles in the traditional culture and religion of millions of South Africans. Nonetheless, there is growing controversy regarding how different faiths handle animal sacrifice.
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Usually during Eid, sales of livestock for animal sacrifices surge in Indonesia, but this year the sales are about half of last year’s for local cattle sellers, indicating a tough and uncertain economic climate. Prayers were held outdoors at Jakarta’s largest mosque, observing COVID-19 safety measures like temperature checks and socially-distanced prayer rugs.
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