Sir: Eid-ul-Azha is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son Hazrat Ismail (AS) as an act of submission to God’s command. Muslims around the world observe this by sacrificing different animals including cows, goats, sheep and camels. The meat of these animals is to be divided into three parts. The family retains one-third of the share; another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbours; and the remaining third is distributed among the poor and needy. In Pakistan, people celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with great emotions. People purchase animals for sacrifice from different cattle farms set-up across the country. But in recent times, a trend of showcasing giant animals with huge price tags has been witnessed in the cattle farms across the country. Purchasing a better and bigger animal has become a sense of pride among the people, creating a sense of deprivation among the individuals who cannot afford them. People seem to have forgotten the purpose for which the animals are purchased. Eid-ul-Azha is a time to remember the almighty and his blessings. Poor and needy should not be forgotten on the day of sacrifice. May God guide us to the right path. SYED MUHAMMAD AHSAN ALI Karachi