Eid meat mania grips households

After the main ritual of Eidul Azha, he sacrifice of animals in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son in absolute obedience to Allah, women in households became busy preparing, preserving, and distributing qurbani meat and traditional dishes among family members, relatives, friends, and guests.

In many households, kitchens continued to witness hectic activity as women prepared a variety of traditional meat dishes, including barbecue, qorma, pulao, kebabs, and minced meat recipes, while also sorting portions of qurbani meat in freezers for later use.

Residents said the final days of Eid are usually dedicated to the proper preservation and cooking of the qurbani meat after the initial days of animal sacrifice and family gatherings.

Zareen, a housewife residing in Sector G-9, said women spend long hours cutting, washing, marinating, and packing meat to ensure it remained fresh for later use. She added that many families also prepare cooked dishes for relatives and neighbours as part of Eid traditions.

According to her, freezers remain full during Eid days as families store meat in separate portions for daily cooking even after the festive holidays conclude.

Another resident, Razia, said preparing qurbani dishes at home brought families together and strengthens relationships among relatives and friends. She said that despite the hard work involved, women perform these responsibilities wholeheartedly to preserve the true spirit of Eidul Azha.

Many households were also seen preparing ready-to-cook barbecue and karahi meat packets for upcoming family gatherings over the weekend.

Sara, a physician at a private clinic in Blue Area, advised citizens to maintain proper hygiene while handling and storing meat during the warm weather conditions.

She emphasised the use of clean utensils, proper refrigeration, and balanced meat consumption to avoid health complications and food contamination.

Local markets, spice shops, and butcher areas remained crowded during Eid holidays as citizens continued purchasing storage bags, spices, charcoal, and cooking items.

Social observers believe that despite modern lifestyles and the growing trend of ordering food from restaurants, homemade qurbani dishes still hold deep cultural and emotional importance in Pakistani society. For many families, the preparation and sharing of qurbani meat dishes remain an essential tradition reflecting hospitality, generosity, and togetherness during Eidul Azha.