[72650] Tens of thousands injured in Turkey during the slaughter ceremonies on the first day of Eid al-Adha

Unusual number of injuries on the first day of Eid al-Adha in Turkey

The first day of Eid al-Adha in Turkey ended with significant injury figures, as the Minister of Health, Kemal Memişoğlu, reported that 13,513 people turned to medical facilities due to injuries during the slaughter of the sacrifices. The official data, published in various media outlets including TRT Haber and Sputnik Türkiye, reflect what is sometimes referred to in Turkish media as a "holiday classic" – injuries from "amateur butchers."

Local reports published on GündemX and Sansürsüz Medya +18 detail the epicenters of the injuries and their circumstances. In Istanbul alone, 767 injured people were reported, while in Şanlıurfa 232 cases were recorded and in Düzce 57 injuries. The injured described to Sansürsüz Medya +18 incidents where animals went wild during the slaughter, leading to the slipping of the knife and the injury of the people.

While most reports come from mainstream media outlets, Son Dakika Haberler Gündem and A Haber emphasized the heavy load created in emergency rooms and emergency services across the country due to the arrival of the "amateur butchers" for urgent treatment. The incidents are perceived in public discourse in Turkey as a result of a lack of skill in performing the traditional ceremonies independently.