Rau راؤ
Rohu · Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm)
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 450 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
FishBase family account, Cyprinidae
Cyprinids bear cycloid scales; the Indian major carps are large-scaled.
https://www.fishbase.se/Summary/FamilySummary.php?ID=122
Fiqh basis: Sistani (only scaled fish + shrimp); Khamenei ('only scaled fish, shrimp and some sea birds are Halal. The rest are Haram'); Khomeini (partial scales suffice)
Rau at a glance
| English name | Rohu |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | راؤ |
| Scientific family | Cyprinidae (freshwater/farm) |
| Scales | True scales, smooth |
| Bones | Very bony |
| Taste | Good |
| Typical weight | ~1.5 kg |
| Best for | Fry/Curry (classic Punjabi fried fish) |
| Also sold as | Rahu, Dahi |
Common questions
Is Rau halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Rau is halal. True scales, smooth. 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 Rau called in English?
Rau (راؤ) is called Rohu in English. It is also sold as Rahu, Dahi.
What is the price of Rau in Karachi?
Rs 450 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Rau have a lot of bones?
Very bony.