INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Pecanwood Estate and Pecanwood Country Club
For Muslims , Eid requires a sacrifice of goats , sheep , cows , or camels . The sacrifice does not have to be performed at the homestead , and many Muslims will gather at communal facilities or at the homes of family members that are equipped for the purpose . Traditionally the meat is shared : one-third with the needy , one-third with family members , and one-third for the household .
Of course , slaughtering – whether ritual or not – requires suitable facilities and safe and hygenic processes . In some parts of cities , there are communal slaugher facilities where people can carry out their own slaughter and take the meat and / or blood home . It ’ s worth considering providing small communal slaughter facilities that are kept clean , and meet the requirements of all relevant cultures . This takes up a surprisingly small area , as it ’ s not a production line but would deal with only one animal at a time . are severing ties with their traditional homesteads and putting down roots in the city , so this should be considered .
Weddings – and funerals – often require the presence of distant family members so residents may , for a short while , host some of their extended family in their homes – perhaps even sleeping on couches and floors .
Some Hindu , Muslim and / or African weddings require ‘ small family gatherings ’ at the home for certain stages of the long nuptial process . But small family gatherings can mean 200 people !
Weddings and funerals can be disruptive , but they are events that take place very infrequently , and good planning can minimise any inconvenience to neighbours .
It would have to be situated in a secluded spot to which animals can be easily transported without disruption . It ’ s also a good idea to include a cold room for hanging the carcasses temporarily . This may sound strange but , really , it is a very small space that – if properly managed – can be very clean and hygenic , and will produce no smells or other nasties . It needs to be carefully planned .
Bottom line
It ’ s really all about sensitivity , and a willingness to cater for all residents and visitors . Even as we celebrate ‘ braai day ’ on the 24th , we should remember that some of our citizens will be doing so with butternuts , mielies and yummy veg kebabs , not spare ribs and pork sausage .
Encourage residents to hold big events , e . g . wedding receptions , in the clubhouse or function venue rather than at their homes . For inevitable large gatherings of people at residents ’ homes , organise special parking , and perhaps a shuttle .
Animal sacrifice
Although eating meat is widely accepted in South Africa generally , there are many people – even meat eaters – who are not comfortable with animal sacrifice . However , it is an indispensable part of some religions .
Traditional African religion requires animal sacrifice at significant times like weddings , funerals , and perhaps the birth of children . Usually the sacrifice is held at the ancestral home in the rural areas but , increasingly , city dwellers lose their rural links , and make new ancestral homes in the city . This means that there is – and may continue to be – a growing need for estates to accommodate animal sacrifice . It is important that the sacrifice be performed relatively close to the residence so that some of the blood may be poured into the ground ( not a huge amount – it ’ s symbolic ). Crossways Farm Village
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