03:09Several local vendors set up tents in Damascus on Monday as people flocked to the markets for last-minute preparations before Eid Al-Adha.
Vendors selling varied Syrian pastries and local food spoke about the difficulties they face this year compared to previous Eids.
One local resident named Abo Haider recounted: "The Eids of yesterday were happier and there was a lot of goodness for people. Today, people are suffering because of the economic war against our dear Syria. Things used to be simpler and easier compared to now; everything was affordable and cheaper for people. Today, because of the economic war, people are living in poverty; despite this, our products are still local and thank god we are still living."
Another sweetshop owner said that before, people used to buy up to 30 kilos worth of sweets, and now can only afford up to 4 kilos which is also due to difficulties sourcing ingredients.
Eid Al-Adha, one of only two religious festivals celebrated in Islam, is marked in Syria from July 20 to July 22.
Syria: Damascus locals prepare for Eid Al-Adha overshadowed by economic hardship
Several local vendors set up tents in Damascus on Monday as people flocked to the markets for last-minute preparations before Eid Al-Adha.
Vendors selling varied Syrian pastries and local food spoke about the difficulties they face this year compared to previous Eids.
One local resident named Abo Haider recounted: "The Eids of yesterday were happier and there was a lot of goodness for people. Today, people are suffering because of the economic war against our dear Syria. Things used to be simpler and easier compared to now; everything was affordable and cheaper for people. Today, because of the economic war, people are living in poverty; despite this, our products are still local and thank god we are still living."
Another sweetshop owner said that before, people used to buy up to 30 kilos worth of sweets, and now can only afford up to 4 kilos which is also due to difficulties sourcing ingredients.
Eid Al-Adha, one of only two religious festivals celebrated in Islam, is marked in Syria from July 20 to July 22.
Several local vendors set up tents in Damascus on Monday as people flocked to the markets for last-minute preparations before Eid Al-Adha.
Vendors selling varied Syrian pastries and local food spoke about the difficulties they face this year compared to previous Eids.
One local resident named Abo Haider recounted: "The Eids of yesterday were happier and there was a lot of goodness for people. Today, people are suffering because of the economic war against our dear Syria. Things used to be simpler and easier compared to now; everything was affordable and cheaper for people. Today, because of the economic war, people are living in poverty; despite this, our products are still local and thank god we are still living."
Another sweetshop owner said that before, people used to buy up to 30 kilos worth of sweets, and now can only afford up to 4 kilos which is also due to difficulties sourcing ingredients.
Eid Al-Adha, one of only two religious festivals celebrated in Islam, is marked in Syria from July 20 to July 22.