PETA distributes Vegan Biryani to celebrate Eid al-Adha

The event was aimed at encouraging people to choose alternative forms of sacrifice, which not only honours the spirit of Eid but can also mean the difference between life and death for animals

Hyderabad: In the lead-up to Eid al-Adha, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, collaborated with Serve Needy Voluntary Organisation and vegan singer and actor Zahrah S Khan to donate vegan soya biryani to 1000 needy persons in Hyderabad on Wednesday.

The event was aimed at encouraging people to choose alternative forms of sacrifice, which not only honours the spirit of Eid but can also mean the difference between life and death for animals, PETA press release said.

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“I feel humbled and grateful to share delicious vegan biryani with 1000 people in Hyderabad for the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha,” says Zahrah. “For Eid, many people honour Allah’s mercy by distributing vegan food or clothing, sponsoring children’s education or devoting volunteer time to charity. These acts of kindness benefit both humans and animals,” she added.

PETA India Senior Advocacy Officer, Farhat Ul Ain said “It is commanded unto us to eat what is halal and tayyib, which means not only lawful but also pure, wholesome and ethically sourced food. The reality is that today’s meat production violates these values at every step. From the cruelty of factory farms to the disregard for animal welfare up to slaughter, there’s no mercy at any step”.