[4] The purchasers buy the animals to sacrifice them on account of Eid al-Adha, an annual festival celebrated among the Muslims.
The size of the market is over 900 acres, where more than 700,000 livestock, including cows, goats and lambs are displayed for sale.
With an annual estimated trade of 150 billion Pakistani Rupees, the market plays an essential role in the economy of the country.
[6] While the market offers an opportunity for the city-wide buyers to purchase livestock, it leads to widespread traffic jams in the surrounding areas.
[7] The residents of Super Highway, including Gulzar e Hijri, have frequently protested against the traffic congestions and blockage of roads.