Sallah: ‘Everything Going From Bad to Worse’ - Nigerians Lament Low-Key Celebration Amid Hardship

Sallah: ‘Everything going from bad to worse’ - Nigerians lament low-key celebration amid hardship

Nigerians are once again faced with hardship as they mark the 2026 Eid el-Kabir (Sallah) amid significant economic difficulty, orchestrated by continuous inflation, surging costs of livestock, and spiking transportation fares. Many families are adjusting their celebrations to manage the financial strain with food inflation and overall living costs biting harder. This is as Nigeria’s inflation rate has increased with average Nigerians bearing the…

Sallah Celebrations Marred by High Costs, Insecurity

As Muslims across Nigeria prepare for the 2026 Eid al-Adha or Sallah celebration, rising food prices and worsening economic pressures are reshaping what was once a festive season marked by abundance, family gatherings, and sharing of love with the poor. For many low-income households, this year’s Eid may become a period of sacrifice in more ways than one. Eid al-Adha, also known as ‘Eid-ul-Adha’ or ‘Babbar Sallah’ in Hausa, is a significant Isla…