Lucknow, May 27 -- The chief of Jamiat Ulama-E-Hind, Maulana Arshad Madani has appealed Muslims across India to strictly follow government guidelines and exercise utmost caution while performing the Qurbani (sacrifice) during Eid-ul-Azha.

In a special message issued on the eve of the festival, Maulana Madani stressed that animal sacrifice is a mandatory religious obligation for eligible Muslims and cannot be skipped. However, he urged the community to prioritise legal compliance, social harmony, and public sensitivity amid the prevailing situation.

"Muslims must strictly follow government guidelines while offering sacrifice and must not sacrifice restricted or prohibited animals," Maulana Madani said in a statement issued on Tuesday. Th...