Palestinians in Gaza struggle to afford Eid celebrations as war, displacement, and soaring prices make holiday essentials unattainable

New clothes for children, sacrificial sheep, and Eid biscuits—traditional markers of the Muslim holiday—are either unaffordable or unavailable in the Gaza Strip.

Residents displaced by war report inability to meet basic needs. A 40-year-old woman from Gaza's north, displaced to Deir al-Balah for over two years, described Eid arriving without the joy once known there due to the effects of war, soaring prices, and lack of resources for children.

Market access has become limited; Palestinians report visiting markets only to look around, unable to afford purchases and returning heartbroken when asking about prices.