MOSQUES and surau in the federal territories are allowed to hold the animal sacrificial rites in conjunction with Aidiladha, said Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi) director Mohd Ajib Ismail.

However, he said, the rites will only be allowed to be held at designated locations such as the Department of Veterinary Services’ slaughterhouses and licensed private ruminant slaughterhouses.

“The sacrificial meat must be distributed directly to recipients, who include the poor, front-liners and several target groups,” he said in a statement today.

Ajib said sacrificial rites in open areas other than mosques and surau were also allowed, subject to approval from local authorities, Jawi and district health offices.

He said only five animals are allowed to be slaughtered a day while the number of attendees at the slaughter site must not exceed 12.

“The permission given is also subject to the set standard operating procedures,” he said. – Bernama, June 21, 2021.