IDB finalizes plan for sacrificial meat

JEDDAH, November 01, SPA – The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has
finalized its plan for the sacrificial meat program during this
year’s Hajj.


Dr. Ahmad Muhammad Ali, IDB President on Saturday met with officials
from the OIC member countries in the Kingdom and other countries to
acquaint them with this major Islamic project, which has successfully
completed its 26th year - thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques and Crown Prince's generous assistance to the project.

On the occasion, the IDB President spoke about the project's noble
objectives and stated that it was set up as part of efforts to
utilize the sacrificial meat during Hajj seasons.

"The project's implementation facilitate cleanliness and safety of
the environment at the holy site, ""


“We will ensure keeping all Shariah and health requirements for the
sheep to be offered to pilgrims,” said Dr. Ali, pointing out that the
project has enabled pilgrims to perform this rite with great ease and
thus focus on other Hajj rites.


Pilgrims can obtain their coupons from Saudi Posts’ outlets across
the Kingdom and through the advanced website www.adahi.org, said Dr.
Ali in a press release issued here Saturday.

--SPA