Zarda زردہ
Yellowfin tuna · Scombridae
Halal · Ja'fari fiqh
Rs 700 per kg
harbour wholesale · 2026-08-10 · recorded 44 days ago
Source: presenter video, single-vendor morning rate
FAO Species Identification Sheets, Fishing Area 51 (Western Indian Ocean), 1983
Body ... covered with small scales (Thunnus).
https://www.fao.org/docrep/pdf/009/ad468e/ad468eKN.pdf
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)
Zarda at a glance
| English name | Yellowfin tuna |
|---|---|
| Urdu name | زردہ |
| Scientific family | Scombridae |
| Scales | Small, even scales all over |
| Bones | Low bones |
| Taste | Very good |
| Typical weight | ~4–5 kg |
| Best for | BBQ/Kebab |
| Also sold as | Jarda, جردا, Zardo |
Common questions
Is Zarda halal?
Under Ja'fari (Shia) fiqh, Zarda is halal. Small, even scales all over. 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 Zarda called in English?
Zarda (زردہ) is called Yellowfin tuna in English. It is also sold as Jarda, جردا, Zardo.
What is the price of Zarda in Karachi?
Rs 700 per kg (harbour wholesale), from 2026-08-10 — recorded 44 days ago.
Does Zarda have a lot of bones?
Low bones.