Afghans across the country on Saturday celebrated the first day of Eid-al-Adha amid severe economic hardship.  

Eid-al-Adha is the Muslim religious holiday being celebrated around the world.  

Eid-al-Adha was celebrated through feast sacrifices and some Afghan traditions of wearing new clothes and visiting relative’s houses.  

The Islamic Emirate earlier announced that it had determined certain locations for selling livestock for feast sacrifices.  

The decision about determining specific locations for the feast sacrifices was welcomed by the residents of Kabul. 

“Thank God we enjoy the Eid prayer. The security is ensured properly,” said Abdul Manan, a resident of Kabul.  

“I have killed eight livestock. I have many clients,” said Mohammad Talib, a butcher.  

“Previously, the livestock would be cared for in green areas and parks, this year the locations were determined for them,” said Jailani, a resident of Kabul.  

However, harsh economic conditions have affected the celebration of Eid this year compared to previous years.  

The residents of Kabul said that they returned to work as usual instead of celebrating the holiday. 

“I spent my Eid on the street under the hot son. The people are economically weak, no one bought the flowers,” said Akbar, a vendor.  

Meanwhile, the price of food and other materials has recently risen in the markets of the capital city.