SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

The Joyous Celebration is Marked in Mourning in Gaza

Now the Eid al-Adha holiday is being celebrated by Muslims worldwide. A festive occasion with family and friends, good food and presents and sweets for the children is what it's all about. But in the Gaza Strip, there is barely any food on the markets and even less money for presents.

» Published: 15 June 2024

The Joyous Celebration is Marked in Mourning in Gaza
Photo: Abdel Kareem Hana/AP/TT

Muslims around the world are now celebrating Eid al-Adha. Festivities with family and friends, good food, and presents and sweets for the children are all part of it. But in Gaza, there is barely any food on the markets and even less money for presents.

Gaza was poor even before the war, but last year people could still hang colourful decorations, give the children sweets and presents, and buy meat or slaughter and share with others.

It was a real Eid. Everyone was happy, the children too, says Nadia Hamouda.

She has fled and lives in a tent in Deir al-Balah. Her daughter was killed in the war.

When we hear the call to prayer, we cry over those we have lost, over everything we have lost and what has happened to us and how we used to live.

Abdelkarim Motawq used to work in the thriving meat industry at this time of year. This year, his family can barely afford rice and beans.

It used to be a hectic time. I earned money and bought food, clothes, nuts, and meat for my children. But today, there is nothing left.

Eid al-Adha falls on the tenth day of the pilgrimage month and is celebrated for four days, starting on the last day of the pilgrimage to Mecca. The festival is called "the big feast", distinct from "the little feast", Eid al-Fitr.

Tags
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Israel Approves Ceasefire in Gaza
3 MIN READ

Israel Approves Ceasefire in Gaza

Israel approves ceasefire in Gaza
2 MIN READ

Israel approves ceasefire in Gaza

Judge wants to arrest Morales – investigated for sex crimes
1 MIN READ

Judge wants to arrest Morales – investigated for sex crimes

Trump's Inauguration: The Celebrities in Attendance
2 MIN READ

Trump's Inauguration: The Celebrities in Attendance

Trump's Inauguration Moves Indoors
1 MIN READ

Trump's Inauguration Moves Indoors

Trump's Inauguration Moves Indoors
1 MIN READ

Trump's Inauguration Moves Indoors

Tens of thousands without power in Norway
1 MIN READ

Tens of thousands without power in Norway

Russia strengthens military cooperation with Iran
1 MIN READ

Russia strengthens military cooperation with Iran

Ukraine: Russian Attack on Refugee Shelter
1 MIN READ

Ukraine: Russian Attack on Refugee Shelter

Trump and Xi discussed Tiktok and fentanyl
1 MIN READ

Trump and Xi discussed Tiktok and fentanyl

Olaf Scholz : Musk's actions a threat to democracy
2 MIN READ

Olaf Scholz : Musk's actions a threat to democracy

Colombia breaks off peace talks with guerrilla
1 MIN READ

Colombia breaks off peace talks with guerrilla

UN: 100 weapons caches found in Lebanon
1 MIN READ

UN: 100 weapons caches found in Lebanon

Fear before the ceasefire: Are the Bibas brothers alive?
3 MIN READ

Fear before the ceasefire: Are the Bibas brothers alive?

Sanna Marin's stalker gets visitation ban
1 MIN READ

Sanna Marin's stalker gets visitation ban

EU Billions to Syria
1 MIN READ

EU Billions to Syria

Hundreds of raids against Ukrainian draft dodgers
1 MIN READ

Hundreds of raids against Ukrainian draft dodgers

Feathers and blood in the accident plane's engines
1 MIN READ

Feathers and blood in the accident plane's engines

Houthis: Pausing Attacks During the Ceasefire
1 MIN READ

Houthis: Pausing Attacks During the Ceasefire

33 dead after drinking toxic spirits
1 MIN READ

33 dead after drinking toxic spirits