Feature: Afghans mark Eid al-Adha as tradition collides with crushing poverty
KABUL, May 24 (Xinhua) -- While Muslims worldwide prepare to mark Eid al-Adha by sacrificing animals and sharing meat with families in need, Afghans are once again observing the sacred festival under the heavy shadow of profound economic hardship. Eid al-Adha falls on Wednesday, May 27, in Afghanistan amid widespread poverty, soaring unemployment, international sanctions, and the continued freezing of Afghan cen
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