Mogadishu gathers for Eid with prayers, family meals and outings
Summary
Muslims in Mogadishu, Somalia, celebrated Eid al-Adha with prayers, family gatherings, and outings. Despite security challenges from ongoing conflict with al-Shabab militants, the city is seeing some improvements and more public activities during the holiday.Key Facts
- Eid al-Adha is the second major Islamic holiday, marking the end of the Hajj pilgrimage period.
- In Mogadishu, people observed the day with morning prayers, family visits, special meals, and visits to popular local spots like Lido Beach and the Darus Salam Zoo.
- Somalia’s government has been fighting al-Shabab, an extremist group linked to al-Qaeda, since 2006.
- Security in Mogadishu has improved recently, leading to new businesses and public spaces opening.
- Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud spoke about the improving security and urged people to maintain peace.
- The Eid ritual includes sacrificing livestock and sharing the meat with family, neighbors, and those in need.
- Drought and failed rains have raised livestock costs and food insecurity in Somalia.
- About 6.5 million people in Somalia face severe food shortages, worsened by conflict and political deadlock after the president’s term ended on May 15.
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