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Oh my goat! 'Bakra' jokes flood Twitter on Eid

Updated on: 13 September,2016 03:00 PM IST  | 
mid-day online correspondent |

The holy festival of Eid al-Adha was celebrated in great pomp and splendor all over the country with everyone spreading cheer. It comes as no surprise when social media is filled with with hilarious memes

Oh my goat! 'Bakra' jokes flood Twitter on Eid

The holy festival of Eid al-Adha was celebrated in great pomp and splendor all over the country with everyone spreading cheer. It comes as no surprise when social media is filled with with hilarious memes.


With bakras or goat's getting 'halal', here are some of the goat jokes that ruled the roost today.



According to the belief, the animal originally sacrificed was a ram but has been adapted according to the customs and laws of the land. In India, goats are sacrificed. The meat from the animal sacrifices is given to the poor. One third to one's family and neighbours and the rest is kept for oneself. The spirit of sharing and helping those who are less fortunate is paramount and is the heart of this festival. 

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