A controversy erupted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district after Presentation Convent High School shared an Eid ul-Adha greeting post on social media that featured images of a cow, a sheep, and a goat. The post, uploaded ahead of the upcoming festival, quickly went viral and triggered strong reactions from several locals.
According to reports, many social media users objected to the inclusion of the COW in the Eid greeting poster, claiming that it hurt religious sentiments. Screenshots of the post were widely circulated online, leading to heated discussions across local social media groups and public forums.
Poster Featuring Cow Draws Criticism
The controversy intensified as criticism against the school administration grew online. Several locals reportedly questioned why the cow image had been used in the Eid-ul-Adha greeting, while others demanded clarification from the institution over the choice of imagery.
The issue soon became a major talking point in Reasi, with many users sharing differing opinions on the matter. While some described the post as insensitive, others argued that the controversy was being unnecessarily amplified on social media. The debate also reignited discussions around how educational institutions handle religious and cultural messaging on official platforms.
School Authorities Tender Apology
Soon after the backlash escalated, the school authorities tendered an apology on the same social media platform where the greeting had originally been posted. The apology was reportedly issued to address public concerns and calm the growing outrage surrounding the incident.
While a section of users accepted the clarification and apology issued by the school, discussions around the controversy continued online. No further official statement regarding the matter had been issued at the time of writing.
The incident has once again highlighted the sensitivity surrounding religious symbolism and social media communication, particularly when posts are shared by educational institutions. Many users online stressed the need for schools to exercise caution while designing festival greetings and public messages. Others, however, called for restraint and communal harmony, stating that the matter should not be escalated further after the school administration apologized for the post.
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