Gazans mark the Muslim holiday of Eid with few of the usual signs of celebration because essential items are either unavailable or too expensive. Reports describe children’s new clothes as unaffordable, and staples associated with Eid—such as sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits—being difficult to obtain in Gaza. A resident, Nadia Abu Shamala, says she goes to the market only to look because she cannot afford to buy anything, and that checking prices leaves her “heartbroken.”
Several outlets connect the hardship to the wider conditions in Gaza, citing the effects of the war, soaring prices, and reliance on aid for basic needs. One report notes that even after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes remain common, disrupting daily life and contributing to shortages. Across the coverage, Eid is described as a markedly subdued occasion compared with past years, as families prioritize basic survival over traditional festivities.
