<h1>Drought and Soaring Prices Threaten Traditional Eid Sheep Sacrifice, Challenging Muslim Families' Festive Practices</h1> Drought and rising prices are severely impacting Eid al-Adha celebrations in North Africa, creating challenges for Muslims preparing for the traditional sheep sacrifice. Livestock herds have dramatically decreased due to prolonged drought, causing feed prices to skyrocket. Some countries like Algeria are importing sheep, while Morocco's leadership has urged citizens to abstain from the ritual. Middle-class families struggle to afford sheep, which now cost over USD 1,200, significantly higher than previous years. The agricultural sector faces significant economic strain, with herders abandoning their traditional livelihoods.