Palestine's Eid dampened by consequences of war on livestock
Summary
Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing a difficult Eid holiday due to the ongoing war damaging their livestock industry. Restrictions by Israel on importing live animals and closing border crossings have also stopped many from making the pilgrimage to Mecca.Key Facts
- The Eid holiday in Gaza starts on Tuesday evening.
- The war has destroyed much of Gaza’s livestock sector.
- Israel is not allowing live animals to be brought into Gaza.
- This makes the traditional animal sacrifice for Eid nearly impossible.
- Restrictions on crossing borders prevent many Palestinians from traveling to Mecca for the pilgrimage.
- Gaza faces tough conditions because of continued conflict and border controls.
- The situation affects the religious and cultural practices of Palestinians during Eid.
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