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Muslims look forward to the annual Eid feast. Many Africans are now struggling to afford it
- Muslims across West and Central Africa and Afghanistan prepare to observe Eid al-Adha this weekend amid challenging economic conditions.
- Soaring prices, inflation, and economic hardship have reduced festive market activity and made traditional holiday preparations unaffordable for many families.
- Ram markets, central to the ritual sacrifice, face slowing sales and doubled prices, with some regions imposing export bans to stabilize supply.
- A Nigerian ram seller said, "Everyone is suffering, and we don’t know what to do," while WFP's regional director warned millions of lives are at stake.
- The high cost of rams and food insecurity threaten to dampen celebrations, prompting religious leaders to emphasize that sacrifice is not mandatory for those unable to afford it.
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Holding onto faith amid rising Eid costs - Prime Progress NG
By Isaac Atunlute As Eid al-Adha approaches, millions of Nigerian Muslims are preparing for the annual ritual of animal sacrifice, one of the most spiritually significant practices in Islam. But with rising inflation, misinformation, and increasing urbanisation, many families are struggling with a pressing question: What can we afford, and what does Islam truly require? Slaughtering rams, cows, or goats for Eid al-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrah…
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