17.684 NEEDED
The pictures above show just a small part of the tradition of halal,
widely spread in the Islamic world. Animals – anything from goats to cows and
chickens – are slashed open while fully alive, in the name of religion and
tradition. Animals can only be sacrificed by a Muslim while another person of
Muslim descend stands by and prays during this shocking ritual. On certain
occasions, animals are sacrificed in broad daylight, with loads of people
gathering around and cheering loudly. The video attached to the petition is
extremely compelling and paints a good picture of how the halal practice is
carried out (please not that the video was not filmed in France)
All Islam countries follow this rule strictly as the practice is
deeply embedded in their daily lives. However, with a growing Muslim population
all over Western countries, these people have failed to adapt to their new
environment and have made it a must to respect their traditions wherever they
are. The Muslim community has thus imported the tradition of halal in many
parts of Europe and it is most visible in France, the country with the largest
Muslim community in Europe.
I am strongly against the suffering of animals in the name of
religion. No one has the right to treat animals in this inhumane manner.
Please act now and urge France to take a stand against this practice
and make it illegal for food to be processed ‘halal’ on its territory. Help end
the needless suffering of thousands of animals – you are just one step away.
Please sign and share and outlaw halal meat in France!