As inflation takes hold, even Aidiladha sacrifice becomes dearer

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 — Malaysia’s spiralling inflation meant the ritual animal sacrifice for Hari Raya Aidiladha was more expensive this year, with some mosques saying Muslim...

Sunday, 10 Jul 2022 7:00 AM MYT

While it had been RM650 for each of the typical seven portions per cow last year, Mat Saruan said it now cost an extra RM100 this year for the same amount.“Luckily the congregants understand about the current economic situation and are still willing to contribute to the surau because things like this are considered holy.Tengku Ampuan Mosque assistant manager Ahmad Fajri Adi Minif was another who reported an increase in the price of cows bought for the ritual sacrifice.

The surau’s treasurer, Shahir Yahya, said they only managed to collect enough to purchase five cows, or two fewer than last year, as the price per portion has risen from RM600 to RM750.

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