Do not share pictures of slaughtered animals during sacrifice on Eid: Jamiat to Muslims
New Delhi: Prominent Muslim organisation Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Monday urged Muslims to strictly follow government guidelines while offering sacrifice on Eid-ul-Azha and not to share pictures of slaughtered animals on social media.
Eid ul-Azha, also called the festival of sacrifice, will be celebrated on Thursday.
Muslims across the globe offer sacrifice of animals as permitted by law in their respective countries as a symbol of the willingness and obedience to God that Prophet Ibraham showed in offering his son Ismael as sacrifice.
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Suspected Zika case: Sample from Andhra sent to NIV Pune for confirmation
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 18: A five-year-old boy from Venkatapuram village in Nellore district has been tested for Zika virus, with his blood sample sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for confirmation.
Nellore District Collector O Anand stated that the child was transferred to Chennai for advanced treatment after a local laboratory suspected a Zika virus infection.
"We have a suspected case, but it is not yet confirmed. We collected the sample and sent it to the laboratory (NIV, Pune). Once we receive the confirmation, we will have a clearer understanding," Anand told PTI.
In response to the suspicion, health measures have been implemented, including a health camp, additional sample collection near the child's residence, and sanitation efforts, the collector said.
Anand reassured the public, stating there is "no need to panic" as rapid response teams are in place and all necessary precautions have been taken.
"The case is still a suspect; it could be negative or positive. Even if it is positive, we are well-prepared," he said, adding that the district administration does not expect the case to be a Zika infection due to the child's lack of travel history.
