Eid al-Adha 2025 in Gaza: Families Face Hardship Amid War and Blockade
The Eid al-Adha Gaza 2025 celebration was marked by hardship, with families unable to afford meat or sweets due to Israel’s blockade and ongoing war, per NDTV. Stay informed with Kashmir News Today.
Key Challenges in Eid al-Adha Gaza 2025
Palestinians in Gaza faced a bleak Eid al-Adha, with no traditional feasts due to high food prices and violence. Aid distribution sites turned deadly, and children suffered malnutrition, per Deccan Chronicle. X posts reflect despair, per Kashmir News Now.
Food Shortages
Flour costs $133 per sack, no meat available, per NDTV.
Aid Violence
31 killed near Rafah aid site, per The Guardian.
Health Crisis
2,700+ children malnourished, per DAWN.
No Joy in Eid Celebrations
Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, typically involves slaughtering livestock and sharing meat. In Gaza, families couldn’t afford this, with Karima Nejelli noting four Eids without joy, per Deccan Chronicle. X posts (@sahatenglish) call it a time of grief, per Kashmir Entertainment Updates.
Food Crisis Deepens
Israel’s blockade has pushed flour prices to $133 per sack, and meat is scarce, per NDTV. Hala Abu Nqeira said there’s “no flour, no clothes, no joy,” per Deccan Chronicle. X posts (@AnasAlSharif0) highlight survival struggles, per Kashmir Business Insights.
| Issue | Key Details | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Food Shortages | Flour $133/sack, no meat | NDTV |
| Aid Violence | 31 killed in Rafah | The Guardian |
| Health Crisis | 2,700+ children malnourished | DAWN |
| Blockade | Limits aid, raises prices | Deccan Chronicle |
| Sentiment | Grief, no festive joy | Kashmir News Now |
Violence at Aid Sites
Israeli forces killed 31 Palestinians near a Rafah aid site, raising war crime concerns, per The Guardian. The U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation faced criticism for lacking neutrality, per Al Jazeera. X posts (@trtworld) note ongoing grief, per Kashmir Sports Updates.
Health and Humanitarian Crisis
Over 2,700 children under five face acute malnutrition, and hospital closures have cut bed capacity to below 1,400, per DAWN. The UN called the aid situation a “lifeboat after the ship has sunk,” per NDTV. X posts (@AJEnglish) describe an “Eid of sadness,” per Kashmir Technology.
| Figure/Issue | Role/Impact | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karima Nejelli | Displaced Resident | No joy in four Eids | Deccan Chronicle |
| Hala Abu Nqeira | Resident | No flour, no joy | Deccan Chronicle |
| Malnutrition | Health Crisis | 2,700+ children affected | DAWN |
Prayers Amid Ruins
Palestinians prayed beside destroyed mosques in Deir al-Balah and Gaza City, reflecting resilience amid devastation, per NDTV. X posts (@CP24) call it an “Eid of sadness,” per Kashmir Technology.
Stay Informed on Eid al-Adha Gaza 2025
- Follow Gaza updates, per The Guardian.
- Track humanitarian crisis, per DAWN.
- Monitor aid issues, per Kashmir News Now.
Eid al-Adha Gaza 2025: Key Facts
- No meat or sweets, per NDTV.
- 31 killed near aid site, per The Guardian.
- 2,700+ children malnourished, per DAWN.
Conclusion
The Eid al-Adha Gaza 2025 was overshadowed by war, hunger, and loss. Stay updated with Kashmir News Now and Kashmir News Today.
