Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir, prices of rams increase in markets across Kaduna, leaving many residents unable to afford the animals. Multiple outlets report that the rise is driven by costs linked to bringing rams into the state, including transport expenses, which push prices beyond the budgets of many families. Both reports describe how the closer the holiday gets, the more difficult it becomes for buyers to purchase rams at the prevailing rates. Traders and buyers highlight that household responsibilities during the period add financial pressure, and that the current market prices make purchasing a ram a challenge for many. The reports also point to insecurity as one factor contributing to higher costs and supply constraints, which in turn affects pricing in Kaduna markets. Overall, the coverage indicates that Eid preparations in Kaduna are marked by higher livestock costs, with affordability concerns widely cited by market participants.