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Nigeria's Eid Celebrations Affected by Cost of Living Crisis

The Cost of Faith: How Nigeria's Economy is Redefining Eid al Adha The approaching Eid al Adha celebrations in Nigeria serve as a poignant reminder that even the most sacred traditions are not immune to economic hardship.

Families across the country are preparing for the annual festival with trepidation and caution, weighed down by inflation and stagnant incomes. In Abuja, the nation's capital, the economic strain is palpable.

Islamic teacher Yunus Akanji has been forced to cancel his plans to travel with his family for Eid due to the rising costs of food and transport.

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