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- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Mek Yun: Slaughter of cattle during Aidiladha is humane, based on Sunnah
KUALA LUMPUR: To promote greater harmony, social media influencer Mek Yun hopes to bridge the understanding between non-Muslims and the Muslim practice of animal slaughter during Aidiladha.
Mek Yun, whose real name is Wee Yu Nee, 28, said in a news report yesterday that the sacrifice follows Islamic law, ensuring minimal pain to animals such as cattle and goats.
"Some people indeed find it difficult to accept the practice of slaughtering animals," she said.
"For Muslims, slaughtering is done humanely, following the Sunnah, and it isn't cruel."
Mek Yun added that the sacrifice represents honesty and charity, as the meat is shared with those in need during the festive occasion.
"It's meat for needy people in the spirit of Aidiladha. We come from different backgrounds and should accept differences in beliefs and traditions in the spirit of Bangsa Malaysia."
Mek Yun called on all Malaysians to learn about each other's customs, as this will enhance national unity.
