Cattle Market Opens at Bhatta Ground in Rawalpindi

As Eidul Azha 2025 approaches, the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB) has opened the city’s largest Eid cattle market at Bhatta Ground, awarding a Rs165.7 million contract to Moin & Co. The Rawalpindi Eid cattle market will serve as a central hub for the sale of sacrificial animals ahead of the Islamic festival, expected to fall in the first week of June.

This major livestock hub is receiving a wide range of animals — cows, bulls, goats, sheep, calves, and camels — transported from across Pakistan, including Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

RCB Cattle Market Contract Details

The livestock market contract for Bhatta Ground was awarded for Rs165.7 million, with the contractor required to deposit 50% upfront. While half the payment has been received, the remaining dues and a Rs16.5 million income tax are yet to be paid.

🔍 Monitoring has been tightened this year due to past issues where contractors failed to pay outstanding dues or taxes. The RCB is proactively ensuring this doesn’t repeat.

Key Financial Details:

• Contract Value: Rs165.7 million

• Pending Payment: 50% of contract value

• Income Tax Due: Rs16.5 million

• Deadline for Payment: 7 days after final approval letter is issued

RCB insiders confirm that final approval for the contract has not yet been issued, but is expected within days. Upon issuance, the contractor must pay all outstanding dues immediately.

Location and Scale of Bhatta Ground Cattle Market

The Bhatta Ground Eid cattle market is now the largest sacrificial animal market in Rawalpindi. Livestock traders from all over Pakistan have started setting up stalls.

The official Eid cattle market in Rawalpindi is designed to facilitate both Rawalpindi and Islamabad residents in a regulated, hygienic, and secure environment, preventing the chaos of makeshift roadside markets.

Strict Ban on Unauthorized Animal Sales

To support the official market, the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board has banned the sale of sacrificial animals on:

• Streets and roads

• Open plots

• Private farms or enclosures

• Walled properties

RCB enforcement teams are actively patrolling to crack down on illegal cattle sale points across the cantonment.

Rising Prices of Sacrificial Animals in 2025

According to early reports from traders and buyers, livestock prices have increased significantly this year. Factors behind the price surge include:

• Rising transportation costs

• Inflation in feed and fodder

• High demand vs. limited supply

• Weather-related disruptions

Buyers are struggling to find affordable sacrificial animals for Eid, with many resorting to group sacrifices or seeking smaller animals such as goats.

Security & Market Oversight

To ensure smooth operations, monitoring teams from RCB have been deployed at the Bhatta Ground livestock market to oversee:

• Payment collection

• Sanitation and waste management

• Animal health checks

• Crowd control and traffic flow

The board has emphasized that vendor compliance, payment completion, and hygiene protocols are top priorities.

Eid Preparations Begin Across Rawalpindi and Islamabad

With less than two weeks left for Eidul Azha, livestock markets in twin cities are bustling with activity. Buyers are visiting the Rawalpindi cattle market, inspecting animals, checking their health, and negotiating prices.

Despite the challenges, Eid excitement is palpable as families plan for the sacred ritual of Qurbani (sacrifice).

Top 10 FAQs About the Rawalpindi Eid Cattle Market 2025

1. Where is the official Eid cattle market in Rawalpindi?

At Bhatta Ground, under the jurisdiction of Rawalpindi Cantonment Board (RCB).

2. Who is the contractor for the Rawalpindi Eid cattle market?

Moin & Co has been awarded the Rs165.7 million contract.

3. Can I buy sacrificial animals outside Bhatta Ground?

No, RCB has banned animal sales on roads, open plots, and private areas.

4. What animals are available at the cattle market?

Goats, cows, bulls, camels, sheep, and calves are available for Qurbani.

5. When will livestock availability peak?

The influx of animals will peak from June 1, a few days before Eid.

6. Are prices higher this year?

Yes, livestock prices in 2025 are higher due to inflation and high demand.

7. Is animal health monitored at the market?

Yes, RCB health teams are checking animal welfare and sanitation.

8. How is traffic managed at Bhatta Ground market?

Special traffic plans and designated parking areas are in place for crowd management.

9. Can traders from other provinces sell animals here?

Yes, the market is open to all registered livestock traders from across Pakistan.

10. How long will the market remain open?

Until Chand Raat (the night before Eid), depending on the official Eid moon sighting.

Conclusion

The launch of the Rawalpindi Eid cattle market at Bhatta Ground represents a major effort by the RCB to offer a centralized, secure, and sanitary environment for Eidul Azha preparations. As the festive spirit picks up, citizens are urged to use the official cattle market, follow guidelines, and report any illegal animal sale points to local authorities.

📌 Planning to buy your sacrificial animal soon? Visit the Bhatta Ground cattle market for a safe and regulated experience.

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