Summary
War and displacement are affecting Eid celebrations in the Middle East. Many people in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza face difficult living conditions due to ongoing conflicts and economic struggles. This has made it hard for them to celebrate the holiday as they usually would.
Key Facts
- Alaa, a Syrian refugee in Lebanon, is homeless due to conflict and cannot celebrate Eid.
- Over one million people in Lebanon have been displaced by recent fighting.
- Iran is facing US-Israeli attacks and an ongoing economic crisis, which affects people's ability to celebrate Eid.
- Shopping in Tehran is dangerous due to damage from the conflict, impacting holiday preparations.
- In Gaza, high prices and economic challenges have made it hard for residents to buy typical Eid goods.
- Israeli restrictions on goods entering Gaza have further strained resources available for the holiday.
- Despite crowded markets, financial hardships mean many families cannot afford Eid necessities.
- Some Iranians, affected by the conflict, choose to focus on Nowruz instead of Eid.
