Religious Tourism and Animal Sacrifice Provide $7.8 Billion Economic Boost for Pakistan
Reports show that Pakistan’s economy gains about $7.8 billion annually from religious tourism and Eid-ul-Adha animal sacrifices.
Religious tourism abroad brings in $3.5 billion, while Pakistanis spend $3 billion on sacrificial animals during Eid-ul-Adha. Additionally, Pakistan earns $427 million from meat exports and between $750 million and $950 million from leather exports.
Pakistan is among the top five countries for animal sacrifices during Eid-ul-Adha. This tradition is both spiritually important and economically significant.
The practice of animal sacrifice at Eid-ul-Adha not only holds cultural and religious value but also boosts the economy. Spending on animals, meat, and leather exports supports various sectors and local industries, showing how religious events can positively impact a country’s financial health.
