A bitter Eid al-Adha in Mali's capital as al-Qaida-linked blockade sends sheep prices soaring
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-28 06:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Religion, World News
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BAMAKO, Mali — As Muslims around the world prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha, the feast of sacrifice, the holiday carries a bitter edge in Mali ’s capital. A blockade by armed groups linked to al-Qaida has sent sheep prices soaring and put the central ritual of slaughtering an animal and sharing its meat with the poor beyond the reach of many families.
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