{
  "id": 3044916,
  "title": "Mawlid public holiday: Families struggle to afford food, chickens amid hardship",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/mawlid-public-holiday-families-struggle-to-afford-food-chickens-amid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T14:54:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/mawlid-public-holiday-families-struggle-to-afford-food-chickens-amid-hardship/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kano, the annual Mawlid celebration faces challenges as families grapple with rising costs and dwindling finances. Traditionally, families would indulge in freshly cooked meals, chicken slaughtering, new attire for children, and family reunions to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad's birth. However, this year, financial constraints have altered the celebration.\n\nFather Musa Ibrahim, who usually purchases chickens for the occasion, now finds it unaffordable, with his limited N1,000 budget insufficient for even a single chicken. He plans to inform his children about the situation if he cannot afford the expected celebratory foods.\n\nMarket vendor Sagir Ya’u, known as Slow, observes a stark contrast in his business. Bigger, more expensive chickens that fetched between N5,000 and N10,000 in previous years are now being bought by customers opting for smaller, more affordable ones. He has only sold 15 chickens so far, compared to over 50 in prior years. The weak sales are attributed to the economic hardships faced by many customers, compounded by the absence of government salaries.\n\nSheikh Ibrahim Khalil, Chairman of the Kano State Council of Ulama, urges Muslims not to let financial difficulties overshadow the true spirit of Mawlid. He emphasizes that the celebration should be based on one's means, not a competition of extravagance. He reminds that Allah does not burden anyone beyond their capacity, and the traditions should be cherished regardless of financial constraints.",
  "summary": "For many families in Kano, the approach of Mawlid would normally mean the smell of freshly cooked food, the slaughtering of chickens or rams, new clothes for children and a gathering of relatives to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). But this year, the celebration looks different. With the cost of food and other […] Mawlid public holiday: Families struggle to afford food, chickens…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}