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Extreme heat in India sends goats to hospital for IV treatment ahead of Eid al-Adha

Although the festival of Eid al-Adha involves animal sacrifice, Islamic law explicitly forbids using sick livestock.

Published: 5:21pm, 26 May 2026

Intense heatwaves sweeping across northern India are taking a toll on both livestock and residents, just days ahead of the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha. Livestock owners have been seeking treatment for animals suffering from dehydration and heat stress. According to India’s meteorological department, a heatwave is officially declared when temperatures reach 40°C (104°F) in the plains, and 30°C (86°F) in hilly regions.

Extreme heat in India sends goats to hospital for IV treatment ahead of Eid al-Adha

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Although the festival of Eid al-Adha involves animal sacrifice, Islamic law explicitly forbids using sick livestock.

Although the festival of Eid al-Adha involves animal sacrifice, Islamic law explicitly forbids using sick livestock.