Eid-ul-Adha Countdown Starts: Over 90,000 Sacrificial Animals at Karachi’s Maweshi Dost Mandi
Karachi: With just 16 days left until Eid-ul-Adha, the Karachi’s Maweshi Dost Mandi is lively and full of energy, the sacrificial animals has reached 90,000. The administration & traders of Maweshi Dost Mandi, located on Northern Bypass, say warm welcome to Karachiites.
Tariq Masaud:
Every day, long convoys of trucks & trailers arrive from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and various districts of Sindh province, carrying with prized camels, cows, bulls, calves, and finest breed goats. With demand increasing gradually, the cheerful spirit is apparent in every corner of the expansive market.
From Hyderabad, Sanghar, Nawabshah, Rajanpur, Sargodha, Multan to Sukkur and Larkana, unique breeds like Tapri, Gulabi, Kamori, & Nachi goats are in limelight, while Kalja Dumba sheep from Sindh are fascinating serious buyers. One Karachi resident purchased a popular “Chand Bail” (Moon Bull) through a token system, creating a buzz among buyers.
Experience Beyond Livestock
In the heart of the market, the delicious and aromatic food street is redefining Karachi’s Maweshi Dost Mandi experience. From sizzling live BBQ counters to traditional desi food and chai corners, with musical evenings, the food street is turning animal shopping into a joyful family outing.
According to Mandi Administrator Mr. Faisal Ali, “Our goal was to make an environment where everybody, from sellers camping overnight to families visiting for evening entertainment, could enjoy safe and pleasurable experience.
Amenities & Services
Additional services include free facility of 30 liters’ water per animal on daily bases, and a 50% discount on parking fees. Major mobile wallets like Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa, and UBL Omni are fully operational via ATM vans within premises, now making transactions easier for visitors.
The festive build-up is peaking in coming days as Eid-ul-Adha approaches. With the perfect blend of tradition, business, and community, Maweshi Dost Mandi continues to support its reputation as the largest and liveliest livestock market in the region.
