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In pictures: Kolkata’s Kidderpore, Zakaria Street goat markets buzzing ahead of Bakri Eid

Fancy goats to sheep and more: A look at Kolkata’s preparations ahead of Eid-al-Adha

Debrup Chaudhuri Published 06.06.25, 06:25 PM
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Photos: Soumyajit Dey and Amit Datta
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A day ahead of Eid-al-Adha, the Muslim festival that celebrates faith, gratitude and giving, Kolkata’s goat markets were decked up as preparations for the festival, better known as Bakri Eid, got underway. 

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On Zakaria Street, near the Nakhoda Masjid, was Lablaba Khan, a brown goat with white and black markings. Lablaba Khan’s owner quoted a price of Rs 25 lakhs

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Not just goats, even sheep were being sold near Zakaria Street, with the price being quoted at Rs 45,000 per sheep

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This goat had a red ribbon tied in a neat bow on its head. No name, but priced at Rs 60,000

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Shakib, the white goat was priced at Rs 85,000, while Salman, a brown goat was priced at Rs 90,000. Both were found at the Khidderpore goat market. Sellers informed that the more expensive goats, priced between Rs 2.5-3lakh. were already sold in the early hours of the morning

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On sale at Kidderpore, this black goat was priced at Rs 70,000, while the white one was Rs 65,000

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Goats were transported using various means of transportation. One goat managed to find place between two riders, while another found a more comfortable ride in a cab

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Not just cabs and two wheelers, even autos turned into a mode of transport for the goats. Some kids even chose to walk their goats home

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