Gaza’s Eid al-Adha celebrations shadowed by war, shortages and soaring prices

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Updated: 05/06/2025 - 15:37 GMT+2

In nan war-ravaged Gaza Strip, Palestinians are struggling to uphold Eid al-Adha traditions arsenic displacement, hunger, and soaring prices overshadow nan Islamic holiday.

Eid al-Adha commemorates nan Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to God and is usually marked by family gatherings, livestock sacrifice, and giving to nan poor. But successful nan crowded displacement camps of Gaza, families are hardly surviving.

Children successful coastal Muwasi recited prayers beside pens of sheep and goats, though astir families could not spend a sacrifice.

“This twelvemonth I can’t moreover supply bread,” said Abdel Rahman Madi.

With complete 2 cardinal displaced and assistance scarce, galore for illustration Hala Abu Nqeira opportunity they now hunt for flour alternatively of sweets and caller clothes.