SINGAPORE – The arrival of live sheep from Australia for korban services at four mosques here may be delayed, said the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) on May 21.
The export permit for one korban operator is still pending, MUIS said.
The potential delay could involve about 400 sheep, affecting Al-Firdaus Mosque in Choa Chu Kang, Petempatan Melayu Sembawang Mosque and Pusara Aman Mosque in Lim Chu Kang, and partially affecting Jamae Chulia Mosque in Chinatown, which has other suppliers.
Korban refers to the Islamic ritual of slaughtering farm animals such as sheep and lambs, and is performed on Hari Raya Haji or over the following three days. The meat is distributed to worshippers and the needy.
As at May 21, local korban operator The Meat Brothers’ export permit under Australia’s Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System is still pending, said MUIS.
