“HEALTH EXPERTS WARN OF H5N1 SPREAD DURING HAJ, BAKRID CELEBRATIONS”
Why in the news?
- Health experts warn of the potential spread of the H5N1 avian flu virus during the Haj pilgrimage and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, involving the sacrifice of millions of animals.
- Concerns raised about the risk of transmission from animals to humans, particularly in community settings worldwide.
source:cdc
About Hajj Pilgrimage and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations:
Eid-ul-Adha:
- Festival: Muslims celebrate with prayers, greetings, and gifts.
- Tradition: Sacrifice sheep or goat, share meat.
- Name: Known as Bakr-id due to goat sacrifice.
Hajj Pilgrimage:
- The Hajj is a religious pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
- Importance: It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, representing a central part of Muslim religious life.
- Five Pillars: Shahada (Faith), Salah (Prayer), Zakat (Charity), Sawm (Fasting) and Hajj (Pilgrimage).
- Timing: The Hajj occurs during the Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
About H5N1 virus:
Associated Article: https://universalinstitutions.com/the-spread-of-avian-influenza/ |