Fara فارا
Mixed small bycatch, deep-bodied · mixed (not one species)
Doubtful — treated as not permissible · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 150 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
Species identity unresolved for SP-BYCATCH-MIXED (data/species-verified.json status='rejected').
Species identity not established.
Fiqh basis: Sistani: 'When there is a doubt of the type of fish, then it is not permissible.'
Fara at a glance
| English name | Mixed small bycatch, deep-bodied |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | فارا |
| Scientific family | mixed (not one species) |
| Scales | Not established |
| Bones | Moderate bones |
| Taste | Very good |
| Typical weight | small (mixed) |
| Best for | Fry (when eaten fresh) |
Common questions
Is Fara halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Fara is doubtful, and treated as not permissible. Not established. Ja'fari fiqh requires a fish to have true scales; most Sunni schools do not, so this verdict is specific to Ja'fari fiqh.
What is Fara called in English?
Fara (فارا) is called Mixed small bycatch, deep-bodied in English.
What is the price of Fara in Karachi?
Rs 150 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Fara have a lot of bones?
Moderate bones.