Actress France ask for the sacrifice of animals was banned in Nepal

Brigitte Bardot (left)

Actress France ask for the sacrifice of animals was banned in Nepal

Brigitte Bardot (left) said it expected the international community denounced thepractice of sacrifice in Nepal.

France actress and animal rights activist, Brigitte Bardot, urging the President of Nepalprohibiting livestock used for sacrifice in a celebration of the Hindu religion.

Every five years the citizens in southern Nepal killed tens of thousands of animals that were sacrificed to Gadhimai, the Hindu goddess of power.

Through a letter addressed to leaders of Nepal and is published by the FoundationBrigitte Bardot on Monday (10/11), Bardot said he wasn't sure the goddess Gadhimaiwill be happy to accept the sacrifice of the animals are sinless.

Bardot said the international community should denounce this practice.

The number of animals 

that were sacrificed in religious events reached approximately 250,000 tail, composed of goats, buffaloes, pigs, chickens, doves, and white mice.

Many of the pilgrims were present at the event were from India, which banned theslaughtering of animals.

The Government of Nepal, according to the AFP News Agency, said that the events of the religious rituals is centuries-old and should be maintained. (BBC)