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Eid al-Fitr in Africa: economic struggles, conflicts dampen festive mood

As Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region prepare to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr — the Feast of Breaking the Ramadan Fast — starting from Wednesday (11 April), people in many parts of Africa are bracing for low-key festivities due to the tough economic and security challenges that their countries are going through. […]