Viral video: Goat cries while resting its head on owner's shoulder during Bakri Eid sale, netizens get emotional

As the celebrations of Bakri Eid fill the air with festivity and devotion, a heartwarming and emotional video has taken the internet by storm. The clip, which has gone viral across social media platforms, shows a goat appearing to cry while resting its head on its owner's shoulder, moments after being brought to the market for sale. According to reports, the goat was brought by its owner for trade in the bustling Eid livestock market. After finalizing the sale, the owner was seen comforting the animal, when the goat suddenly rested its head on his shoulder and appeared to shed tears. The deeply touching moment was captured on video, moving thousands of viewers across the country.

An Emotional Moment Amid Eid Festivities

While the markets are abuzz with buying and selling of sacrificial animals during Bakri Eid, this video has struck an emotional chord with people. Many users have commented that the bond between humans and animals runs deep, and scenes like this remind us that animals too experience emotions — joy, attachment, and sorrow. The caption shared widely alongside the video reads, “Mother, finally he is alive!” alluding to the goat’s seemingly human-like reaction of sadness and longing

Goat’s Tears Stir Online Sentiment

The video has triggered widespread empathy, with many internet users expressing how emotional they felt watching the goat’s reaction. “This broke my heart,” wrote one user. Another commented, “Animals have feelings too — this is proof.” Although some debate whether the goat’s tears were due to emotion or another reason, the overwhelming response to the video underscores a shared belief: that the emotional bond between humans and animals is powerful and genuine.

A Reminder of Compassion

As the community comes together to celebrate Bakri Eid, this viral video serves as a gentle reminder of compassion — not just toward fellow humans, but also toward the animals that share our lives, often silently and loyally.