Eid al-Adha in Nigeria: Rising ram prices make sacrifice a luxury for families

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Muslims across the world are celebrating Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice. It marks the end of the annual Hajj Pilgrimage and involves the ritual sacrificing of livestock. The day begins with special prayers followed by feasting and the distribution of meat from the sacrificed animal to friends, family and the poor. Eid al-Adha is one of the most important holidays in Islam. But for many, the financial burden of performing an animal sacrifice is rising sharply. Sadaatu Madaki is a human rights advocate in Nigeria. This is her story. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://x.com/ajenglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Nigeria #EidAlAdha #Eid #RamPrices #CostOfLiving #Inflation #Islam #IslamicTradition #Religion #AlJazeeraEnglish

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