KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 -- Muslims are not allowed to hold the animal slaughter ritual to mark the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration at home, according to the Pahang Islamic Affairs, Education and Health executive councillor's office.

Sinar Harian reported the guidelines issued in accordance with that of the Pahang Islamic Religious Department (Jaip) on the execution of slaughter rituals during the recovery movement control order (RMCO).

"Slaughter rituals can only be carried out in the five abattoirs of the Department of Veterinary Services (DSV) in Kuantan, Temerloh, Bentong, Raub and Lipis.

"They can also be done by private abattoirs licensed by the DSV," the report said.

Citing a notice, Sinar Harian reported that mosques and suraus, ...