There is a recession in the cattle and sheep sacrifice markets in Afghanistan

SAYED KHODAIBERDI SADAT - While Afghans continue to bargain for the sacrifice to fulfill the sacrifice, traders say sales are stagnating, caused by the drought and rising feed prices. Before the Eid al-Adha, cattle and sheep traders in Afghanistan put the qurbans they raised throughout the year for sale in the animal markets they set up in the cities. Afghan people visit the markets to choose the qurbans suitable for their economic conditions and bargain for the qurbans that are suitable for their budgets. After the Taliban came to the administration of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, the interruption of international aid and various sanctions continue to affect the country's economy deeply. In the last two years, there has been a recession in the markets in the country. Afghan farmers and traders mostly attribute the recession to drought, water shortages and higher feed prices. AA correspondent met with sellers and buyers in "Kampani", the largest market in Afghanistan's capital, ...