Special facilities and slaughterhouses will remain open throughout the holy month of Ramadan and Eid
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has announced that its slaughterhouses will remain open to serve customers throughout the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr.
To enhance service quality, several improvements have been made across its facilities, including the automated slaughterhouse at Abu Dhabi Port, Bani Yas Slaughterhouse, Al Shahama Slaughterhouse, and Al Wathba Slaughterhouse.
The authority said that resorting to slaughtering in streets, homes, or public facilities could result in financial penalties for the violator, with immediate action being taken, including the confiscation of slaughtered animals.
Earlier, the Municipality had said that people caught slaughtering sacrificial animals in homes, public parks or other places apart from the municipal abattoirs during Eid Al Adha will be fined up to Dh5,000.
It added that it deploys mobile patrols of specialised inspectors to monitor slaughtering practices outside slaughterhouses, reflecting its commitment to community health and safety.
Abu Dhabi City Municipality also urged members of the community to avoid resorting to illegal services provided by unlicensed roaming butchers.
Timings
They will be open from 6am to 5pm throughout the week, except on Fridays, when they will close from 11.30am to 2pm to accommodate Friday prayers. This adjustment ensures the slaughterhouses can effectively meet the community’s needs.
Abu Dhabi City Municipality anticipates a significant increase in the number of slaughtered animals during Ramadan this year, with over 80,000 animals expected to be processed, including sheep, goats, cows, and camels. The Automated Slaughterhouse is expected to handle 20,000 animals, Baniyas Slaughterhouse 30,000, Al Shahamah Slaughterhouse 25,000, and Al Wathbah Slaughterhouse 5,000.
The Municipality has bolstered the workforce to meet this increased demand with specialized slaughterhouse butchers. Additionally, each slaughterhouse will have a dedicated veterinary medical team responsible for conducting comprehensive inspections of animals before and after slaughter. These measures ensure that the meat meets the highest quality and safety standards for human consumption.
Source: Khaleejtimes
