Regulating animal slaughter and facilitating tourism
Erbil gears up for upcoming Eid Al-Adha
ERBIL – With less than a week until Eid Al-Adha, the Erbil governor’s office urged residents to slaughter their animals in designated slaughterhouses and dispose of waste according to health regulations. Animal sacrifices are part of the Eid custom where financially able Muslims sacrifice sheep, cows, goats, and camels, distributing the meat among family, neighbors, and the needy.
The announcement came following a meeting between Governor Umed Khoshnaw and relevant departments on Monday. Preparations are also underway to address potential water shortages in Erbil neighborhoods by connecting the electricity source of all the city’s water wells to local generators to ensure a stable power supply during the holiday.
Authorities are implementing measures to facilitate tourism at checkpoints, including providing visitors with necessary services. The Kurdistan Region’s General Board of Tourism anticipates more than 300,000 visitors to the region during Eid. “Simplified procedures have been made at the checkpoints, allowing tourists to enter the cities within five minutes,” Ibrahim Abdulmajid, a spokesperson for the board, told 964media. “Tourists will receive maps, guides, and brochures of various areas in the Kurdistan Region. A hotline is also available for tourists to contact in case of any issues.”
During Eid Al-Fitr in April, 200,000 tourists visited Kurdistan. Abdulmajid noted that the end of the school year and rising temperatures in other parts of the country are factors contributing to increased tourism for the upcoming Eid.
Health, police, and firefighting and rescue teams will be on duty during Eid and the days leading up to it to respond to any emergencies.
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