Oont Ki Qurbani

| Feature | Camel (Oont) | Cow/Buffalo | Sheep/Goat | |---------|-------------|-------------|-------------| | Age minimum | 5 years | 2 years (cow), 3+ (buffalo) | 1 year (goat 6+ months for some) | | Number of shares | 1 person | 7 persons | 1 person | | Slaughter method | Standing, Nahr | Lying down | Lying down | | Meat quantity | Very high (300-400 kg) | Medium | Low |

Unlike other animals, camels are traditionally slaughtered using the "Nahr" method—a swift incision at the base of the neck while the animal stands with one leg tied. Cultural Traditions in Pakistan and Beyond oont ki qurbani

"Many people do not realize that a single camel can carry the burden of seven different individuals or families," explains Mufti Asim, a religious scholar based in Karachi. "This transforms the sacrifice from a personal act into a communal one. It forces seven distinct households to come together, arrange the finances, and share the meat. It is a profound practical application of the concept of Ummah —unity." | Feature | Camel (Oont) | Cow/Buffalo |