Drought and Rising Costs Threaten Eid al-Adha Traditions in North Africa

North Africa's age-old traditions are challenged this year as climate change impacts the availability of sheep, a vital component of the Eid al-Adha celebrations.

The annual ritual, central to the region's culture, faces unprecedented hurdles as breeders witness a drastic decline in sheep numbers, attributed to adverse weather conditions.

With the drought leading to inflated costs, governments in Morocco and Algeria are making unusual moves to mitigate this impact, even as citizens struggle to cope with the soaring prices of this essential tradition.

(With inputs from agencies.)