Hassan, May 27 -- In a significant gesture aimed at promoting communal harmony, Muslim communities in Karnataka's Hangal and Hassan regions have decided not to slaughter cows, bulls, buffaloes or oxen during this year's Bakrid celebrations.

Addressing a press conference, Anjuman Islam Hangal Committee president Nazir Ahmed Savanur said various Anjuman committees and Panch committees of Hangal taluk held a joint meeting on Monday and unanimously resolved against cattle slaughter during the festival.

He said the decision was taken respecting the religious sentiments of the Hindu community and to strengthen brotherhood between Hindus and Muslims.

"We want communal harmony to prevail in society. Following the appeal made by Muslim religiou...