As Eid-ul-Azha 2025 approaches, district administrations across major Pakistani cities have finalized plans for cattle markets to ensure smooth and organized celebrations. With the festival expected to fall on June 7 (subject to moon sighting), officials have designated official mandis while warning against illegal setups.
Lahore: 5 Temporary & 1 Permanent Cattle Market
The Lahore district administration, under DC Syed Musa Raza, has approved five temporary cattle markets and one permanent site:
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Wahga Sports Complex
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Nishtar LDA City
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Ravi (Mouza Nain Sukh)
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Burki Road
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Raiwind
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Shahpur Kanjran (permanent market)
Key Measures:
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Punjab Police, Traffic Police, LWMC, and Punjab Cattle Market Management Company will ensure security, cleanliness, and traffic control.
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Facilities: Tents, mobile ATMs, clean water, sanitation, and electricity.
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Crackdown on illegal markets, with citizens urged to report violations via DC Control Room or social media.
Islamabad: 5 Approved Locations to Minimize Disruption
The Islamabad administration, led by DC Irfan Nawaz Memon, has designated five spots to avoid residential disturbances:
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Sangjhani
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Sector I-15
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Bhara Kahu
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Lehtrar Road
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Islamabad Expressway
Key Measures:
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Strict enforcement of hygiene and order.
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Ban on illegal markets, with fines for violators.
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Metropolitan Corporation (DMA) to oversee operations.
Karachi: 14 Official Mandis with Strict SOPs
The Commissioner Office Karachi has permitted 14 temporary cattle markets across districts:
| Sr# | District | Location | Cattle Mandi Proposed By |
| 1 | West | Talser Town, (Northern Bypass) | Traditional (central point) |
| 2 | Malir | Malir 15, Asoo Goth | Traditional |
| 3 | Bhains Colony, Sub-Division Ibrahim Hyderi | Traditional | |
| 4 | East | Cattle Mandi KMC Ground behind Safari Park Gulistan e Jauhar Karachi | KMC |
| 5 | In front of Al Habib Society, UC-05 | TMC Sohrab Goth | |
| 6 | West | From Urdu Chowk to Bilgees Chowki, UC-01 | TMC Mominabad |
| 7 | Rasool Bux Goth, near Hamdard University, Deh Bund Murad | TMC Manghopir | |
| 8 | Central | Maweshi Mandi Sunday Car Bazar Ground Sector 11-D, North Karachi | KMC |
| 9 | Old Weekly Wednesday Bazaar, Sector 11-1, North Karachi | TMC New Karachi | |
| 10 | Nazimabad Railway Station Ground | TMC Nazimabad | |
| 11 | Keamari | Maweshi Mandi/ Bakra Piri Lyari | KMC |
| 12 | Korangi | Maweshi Mandi, Korangi Creek, Sunday Bachat Bazar, Main Korangi Road near Qayyumabad, Karachi | KMC |
| 13 | Korangi Super Star Ground, Korangi No. 5 | TMC Landhi | |
| 14 | Open space along Shah Faisal Korangi Causeway (left side) | TMC Shah Faisal |
Key Measures:
✔ Traffic management to avoid road blockages.
✔ Sanitation teams for waste disposal.
✔ Security checks to prevent theft and chaos.
✔ Noise/odor control for nearby residents.
✔ Designated parking to reduce congestion.
The final date for Eid-ul-Azha will be confirmed after the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s meeting on May 27. If the moon is sighted on May 27, Eid will be celebrated on June 6; otherwise, June 7 remains the likely date. Authorities expect similar participation to last year when over 680,000 animals were sacrificed nationwide.
With these preparations, provincial governments aim to ensure smooth operations during the festival while maintaining public order, hygiene standards, and traffic flow. Citizens are advised to only use official markets and report any illegal setups through designated helplines. The arrangements reflect the significance of Eid-ul-Azha in Pakistan, where the festival not only carries religious importance but also substantial economic activity around livestock trading and community celebrations.
