No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid
Eid al-Adha celebrations in Gaza are marked by hardship and scarcity, as many families struggle to afford traditional items. The ongoing effects of war and high prices have overshadowed what is typically a joyful occasion. Despite a ceasefire, the situation remains dire, with many unable to provide basic needs for their children.
- ▪Many Gazans cannot afford to buy new clothes or sacrificial sheep for Eid al-Adha.
- ▪The price of sheep has skyrocketed due to limited supply and rising costs, with some priced between 11,000 and 15,000 shekels.
- ▪Eighty percent of buildings in Gaza were damaged in the war, and most of the population relies on aid for basic needs.
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No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark EidSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPalestinians shop on the eve of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage, in Khan Yunis southern of Gaza Strip on May 26.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 27, 2026, 10:42 AMUpdated May 27, 2026, 10:42 AMKHAN YUNIS, Palestinian Territories – New clothes for children, sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits, the hallmarks of the Muslim holiday, are all either unaffordable or unavailable in Gaza, casting a shadow over what is usually a time of celebration and joy.“I go to the market only to look around because I cannot afford to buy anything.
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