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Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service

Commercial licenses

A proactive electronic service provided through the Balady platform that allows the owner, commercial registration manager, or an authorized representative to apply for an Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service, provided that the necessary conditions are met. The application can only be submitted during the designated period, and the permit is issued free of charge for four days only. The permit can be printed via the My Requests service without the need to visit the municipality.
Once the commercial license is canceled, any related permits will be automatically revoked.

service level agreement

Privacy and Terms of Use

Access the Balady portal, navigate to Commercial Licenses, and select Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service.
Select the applicant’s role.
Enter the Unified License Number.
Verify the license activity, status, and application period.
Agree to the permit conditions and requirements.
The municipality reviews the application.
A municipal inspection visit is conducted to ensure compliance.
The municipality approves the request.
The applicant receives a notification via SMS.
Print the permit from the My Requests service on the Balady platform.

The kitchen must have a contract with a licensed veterinarian to supervise the slaughtering process before and after slaughter during Eid Al-Adha.
All workers involved must hold valid health certificates.
A dedicated space for slaughtering, skinning, and cutting must be provided, meeting health requirements. Slaughtering inside food preparation and cooking areas is strictly prohibited.
The applicant must contract with a municipality-approved company for waste removal and provide designated containers for slaughter waste outside the kitchen.
All necessary tools and equipment for slaughtering and skinning must be available.
Sufficient containers must be provided to collect bones, slaughter waste, hair, and hides.
Adequate access to safe and clean water must be ensured.
The slaughtering must be well-organized, preventing overcrowding of slaughtered animals, and a numbering system should be implemented.
A clearly visible sign displaying the slaughtering service fees must be installed.

Service Requirements and Conditions

الاسئلة الشائعة

Can the Permit Be Printed?

Yes, the permit can be printed through the My Requests service on the Balady platform.

What Business Activities Are Eligible for a Sacrificial Slaughter Permit?

The primary activity listed on the commercial license must be one of the following to qualify for an Sacrificial Slaughter Permit Service:
● Traditional Foods
● Mandi Restaurant
● Broasted Restaurant
● Grilled Food Restaurant
● Mandi Pressure Cooker Restaurant
● Bukhari Restaurant
● Hanith Restaurant
● Indian Restaurant
● Restaurants with Service
● Restaurants with Service inside a Category A Service Center
● Restaurants with Service inside Sports Clubs, Sports Centers, and Gyms
● Restaurants with Service inside Open Stadiums
● Restaurants with Service inside Shooting Clubs
● Restaurants with Service inside Sports Academies
● Meal-Only Service Activities
● Takeaway Meal Service