The Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Islamabad-Rawalpindi has issued a strict warning to its residents, carrying out Qurbani outside the specified slaughter points will face fines, as stated in an official notice.
This directive is issued in anticipation of Eid ul Azha 2026, with DHA I-R stressing the importance of a well-organised and hygienic Qurbani experience throughout all its communities.
As per the notice, slaughtering animals in unauthorised locations is now strictly forbidden, and failure to comply may lead to financial penalties.
DHA I-R has designated sector-specific slaughterhouse locations that are fully equipped to ensure proper and hygienic animal slaughter.
While the authority allows home Qurbani for small animals only, all larger animals including cows, bulls, and camels must be slaughtered solely at the designated sites.
The notice, which was shared on DHA I-R’s official Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) accounts, informs residents that enforcement actions, including fines, will be enacted immediately for any violations.
Authorities have called upon all residents to cooperate and use the designated slaughter facilities to prevent penalties.
Rates finalised by Islamabad-Rawalpindi butchers for Eid ul Azha
Earlier, butchers in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi announced their rates for Eid-ul-Azha 2026.
Rates for slaughtering and meat processing have been fixed separately for each of the three days of Eid.
On the first day, butchers are charging up to Rs25,000 for the slaughter and preparation of large animals meat such as cattle, while the rate for goats and sheep has been set at Rs12,000.
Read more: Rawalpindi, Islamabad Eid-ul-Azha butchers rates announced
