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Millions of Muslims commemorate Eid al-Adha amid high prices

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Al-Araby

Millions of Muslims across the globe — including in countries like Afghanistan, Libya, Egypt, Kenya and Yemen — were celebrating Eid al-Adha on Saturday, one of the biggest holidays of the Islamic calendar. Known as the “Feast of Sacrifice,” the revered observance coincides with the final rites of the annual hajj in Saudi Arabia. It’s a joyous occasion, for which food is a hallmark. Much of Asia, including Indonesia, India and Pakistan, will observe the holiday on Sunday. But as Russia’s war in Ukraine sends food prices soaring and causes widespread hardship across the Middle East, many say th…

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