A vendor uses a crane to bring a bull down from the rooftop his three-story house so he can sell him at a livestock market set up for the upcoming Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, in Karachi, Pakistan Photo Credit: AP A vendor uses a crane to bring a bull down from the rooftop his three-story house so he can sell him at a livestock market set up for the upcoming Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, in Karachi, Pakistan

New Delhi: A picture speaks a thousand words, they say. A photograph showing a bull being brought down by crane for sacrifice, in Karachi, Pakistan, has gone viral on social media and invited criticism from across sections. The image, clicked by an Associated Press (AP) photographer shows the bull being lowered down by a crane from the rooftop of a three-storey house.

According to the description of the photograph, the vendor intended to sell the bull at a local livestock market for the upcoming Eid al-Adha, one of Islam's most important holidays. Activists have criticised the cruel way in which the bull was lowered.

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The photograph, which was shared widely on social media platforms, shows a bull tied by ropes. While its mouth was tied and locked against one of the ropes attached to the crane, the image shows Pakistan's flags tied to its horns.

Reacting to one of the posts shared by The Independent, one Rachel Washbourn called the act "Disgraceful and sickening.". "And so the barbarism continues," said one Nabanita Banerjee. "Unless you are vegetarian, nobody wants to hear your nonsense about animal rights, where do you think that tasty medium rare steak comes from? I give you a hint, it walks on 4 limbs! (And if you cook steak more than medium then you're doing it wrong)," said Taki Eddine Djeffal.

Eid al-Adha, which means Feast of Sacrifice, marks the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. Believed to be the second most important festival for Muslims, Eid al-Adha or Bakra Eid, will be celebrated on August 23 in India.