During Eid, known locally as "Tabaski", the authorities in Niger expect close to 400,000 sheep to be sacrificed in Niamey alone. To roast them, almost 50,000 tonnes of firewood will be used.

With just a few days left for Eid Al Adha, the cattle market in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is seeing an unreasonable hike in prices. A local sheep which used to cost about Dh750, now costs ...