Middle East Eid Celebrations Affected by War and Displacement

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Displacement and Economic Crisis Impact Eid Celebrations in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon - A Syrian refugee, Alaa, has been searching for shelter in downtown Beirut’s waterfront area. The 62-year-old originally from the occupied Golan Heights had spent the day trying to find a place to rest after being rejected from staying at a school and sleeping on the corniche.

Across Lebanon, more than 1 million people have been displaced due to ongoing conflict. As Eid al-Fitr celebrations began on Friday, many are uncertain about their future and struggling to afford basic necessities.

In Iran, the country is currently experiencing its third week of US-Israeli attacks, which has led to an economic crisis. People are finding it difficult to afford items typically purchased during the holiday season due to rising prices and damaged infrastructure.

The Grand Bazaar in Tehran has been damaged by bombing, making shopping challenging for many. Some Iranians who oppose the government are choosing not to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, instead focusing on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which falls on the same day this year.

In Gaza City, Palestine, economic restrictions imposed by Israel have driven up prices, including the cost of children’s toys. Khaled Deeb, a 62-year-old living in a partially destroyed home, visited the central Remal market to see how expensive fruit and vegetables had become before Eid. He expressed his inability to afford basic necessities due to the ongoing conflict.

Shireen Shreim, a mother of three, echoed similar sentiments, stating that their joy during Eid is incomplete due to the immense hardship they have faced in recent years.

Source: Al Jazeera