Unique-named sacrificial animals become viral sensation as Gen Z and vloggers flood Eid markets with selfies

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th May, 2026) With Eid festivities in full swing, families and children are actively engaged in preparations, while visits to animal markets featuring uniquely named animals have become a source of excitement, further amplified by the popular trend of taking selfies and sharing them on social media.

According to media reports, Eid markets are going viral as Gen Z and vloggers turn uniquely named sacrificial animals into a growing selfie-craze trend.

The busy mandis have become digital hotspots where festive shopping is increasingly mixed with social media content creation, as visitors, especially Gen Z and vloggers, are capturing and sharing selfies alongside eye-catching animals, turning the markets into viral online attractions.

Among the main attractions are specially named sacrificial animals such as “Sheru,” weighing around 120 kg with a strong and well-built frame, and “Badshah,” a heavier bull of nearly 180 kg known for its broad width and impressive appearance.

These animals are drawing significant crowds and becoming central figures in Eid-related online content, with vloggers also actively selecting animals, recording videos, and taking selfies as part of their digital storytelling.

Two youngsters, speaking about the trend, said the animal markets have turned into “fun and memorable places” during Eid, adding that taking selfies with uniquely named animals has become a new way of celebrating the festive season.

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They noted that the trend is especially popular among Gen Z, who are not only participating in the activity but also inspiring others through their social media posts and viral content.

Cattle market sellers said that this Eid season, animals with unique Names and impressive physiques are attracting strong public attention in the mandis.

They explained that buyers, especially young visitors and vloggers, are showing interest not only in weight and quality but also in specially named sacrificial animals, which have become a growing trend in the market.

The sellers further added that heavy-weight animals such as “Sheru,” “Badshah,” “Rustam,” and “Sultan,” ranging from around 120 kg to over 180 kg, are in high demand due to their size, build and striking appearance.

They also added that prices vary according to weight and breed, with larger and well-built animals fetching higher rates as Eid buying activity intensifies.

Overall, the growing trend of selfies at Eid animal markets highlights how Gen Z and vloggers are reshaping traditional festive practices into a digital experience, where sacrificial animals, market visits, and celebrations are increasingly shared online, turning local mandis into viral social media hotspots.