Eid and Veganism: To Meat or Not to Meat?

Vegetarianism and veganism do not preclude one from the incorrect and unethical, nor does meat-eating preclude one from discussions about ethical animal treatment. Many popular posts online come from well-known Islamophobes who use the supposedly barbaric sacrificial practice on Eid Al-Adha to further anti-Muslim fervor -- though one would be hard-pressed to find them causing a ruckus on Thanksgiving, the Jewish Kapparot, or the animal sacrifices at the Gadhimai festival. Perhaps we may even find them enjoying a slice of bacon themselves. They are not to be taken with even an iota of seriousness. It's also noteworthy that at this time of year, many magazines, especially in India where meat-eating is a contentious religious and political issue, pick up on such stories and perspectives that cite broad-brushed claims on fiqhi (jurisprudential) issues.