Sheep · Punjab
Kajla
کجلا
Bahawalpur's black-faced white sheep — the 'kajal-eyed' meat breed popular for Qurbani.
Appearance
What this breed typically looks like in a Pakistani Qurbani market.
- Coat colour
- white body with black face and legs
- Typical adult weight
- 35–60 kg
- Purpose
- meat
Features to spot
Use these cues to confirm breed when you visit the farm or review a walking video.
- black markings around eyes (kajal-like, hence the name)
- medium frame
- long drooping ears
- fine wool over body
For Qurbani
Shariah eligibility is verified per-animal (not per-breed) by our rules engine — age, health, and absence of forbidden defects. See the listing page for the final suitability score.
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