With Eid al-Adha approaching, Saudi sheep markets are swarming with shoppers shelling out to sellers for sheep to slaughter ceremonially. They should surely seek out the cheap sheep, but, sadly, cheap sheep are scarce. Sheep prices have soared. It's a shame some sellers are selling sheep at steep prices. Saudi sellers of sheep should surely see that, since the ceremonial slaughter of sheep is sacred, prices should stay cheap.
Should the Saudi authorities step in to stop soaring prices and keep sheep cheap?
And is it right for the Shi'ite to pay more money than the Sunni? Or should the Sunni shun the Shi'ite seller?
They could give pork a try.
Posted by: Bob-B | October 17, 2012 at 07:42 PM
I've heard chicken go cheap!
But seriously, shouldn't the sacredness and cost rise in tandem. Hey, we slaughtered a sheep and it only cost 10p doesn't impress.
Posted by: TDK | October 17, 2012 at 11:39 PM
Can you do the "she sells sea shells" thing with Christmas ... Trees, treats, meats, heat ... seat.
Posted by: Dom | October 18, 2012 at 12:44 AM
Too baaa...d.
Posted by: Sadie | October 18, 2012 at 01:07 AM
Hilarious! Reminds me of the most difficult primary-school tongue-twister, “The sixth sick sheikh’s sixth sheep is sick” :)
And yes, a sacrifice isn't a sacrifice if it doesn't hurt your pocket and also, if the animal hasn't become your pet as is traditionally the case in Muslim-majority countries.
Posted by: Usama | October 18, 2012 at 04:59 PM