JAKARTA - The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Office for the Makkah Province area carried out a crackdown operation targeting the illegal slaughter of sacrificial animals ahead of Iduladha 2026.

Quoting AN, Monday, May 18, this operation was carried out in collaboration with the Makkah City Government, the General Administration of Mujahidin, and the National Company for Agricultural Services of Saudi Arabia.

Officers in the field detected a number of violation points in Mecca. From the operation, sheep and camel livestock were confiscated for sacrifice outside the official animal slaughter house.

According to the officer, violators of this operation will also be sanctioned according to the applicable regulations and instructions.

In addition to being part of the initial preparations for the 2026 Hajj season, this operation also aims to strengthen early vigilance of potential diseases in sacrificial animals and strengthen the role of related stakeholders in improving public health.

In addition, officers do it to reduce visual pollution in Mecca.


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