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Hamtramck, Michigan’s all-Muslim City Council voted to allow religious animal sacrifice on residential property, with Mayor Amer Ghalib casting the deciding vote. The city amended its animal ordinance so Muslims can perform sacrifices at home. Residents must notify the city at least a week in advance, provide the date and time, allow post-sacrifice inspections for cleanliness, keep the act out of public view, and follow humane slaughter methods. Mayor Amer Ghalib, who is Muslim, supported the change and called it the best compromise. This is now permitted in a Michigan city. Muslims can slaughter animals in their backyards and garages for religious reasons.