High Prices of Eid Sacrificial Animals Adds to Syrians’ Financial Burdens in Qamishli
Livestock markets in the city of Qamishli, northeastern Syria, are witnessing a decline in trade due to the notable hike in the costs of Eid al-Adha sacrificial animals. Financially capable Muslims traditionally buy sacrificial animals or meat during Eid al-Adha to share with family and feed the poor. This practice known as “Qurbani” commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son,...