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Inflation eats into world’s Eid celebrations
Last year, Maryam Juma marked the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in style. She spent $40 on a goat, roasted the beast to perfection and invited 10 relatives over for a feast to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the festival at the end of Ramadan. But this year, skyrocketing prices for staple foods and other goods have eaten into her budget.