Minister urges importers to offer slaughter animal at affordable cost

By JT - Sep 19,2015 - Last updated at Sep 19,2015

AMMAN — Industry, Trade and Supply Minister Maha Ali has met with importers and traders of livestock, whose merchandise is hihghly demanded ahead of Eid Al Adha, or the sacrifice feast, which marks the end of the pilgrimage season, a ministry statement said Saturday.

Ali urged the traders to make slaughter animals available at affordable prices to consumers so that as many as possible can perform the ritual, which involves slaughtering sheep, cattle and camels, and distribute meat to poor families.

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