{"id":25770,"date":"2024-06-17T09:55:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T09:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecitizendaily.com\/?p=25770"},"modified":"2024-06-17T09:59:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T09:59:05","slug":"eid-al-adha-boosts-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/17\/eid-al-adha-boosts-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Eid Al Adha boosts business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">By Charles K Mark<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">Eid Al Adha celebrations in Juba have been a boon for local business owners, with many reporting a surge in sales and customer traffic.<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">Abraham Osman Abdallah, a prominent meat seller, said he saw a major increase in customers, especially from the Muslim community, during the holiday period. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">&#8220;Many people have been coming to buy. Even this morning when they came from the prayers, they came straight to buy meat,&#8221; Osman said. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">&#8220;We have received families of all categories, Muslims and non-Muslims. The celebration is indeed going on well.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">However, not all businesses experienced the same level of success. Komigera Younis, a customer service representative and business owner at Suk Melisia, noted that while the overall mood and atmosphere was positive, sales have not been as robust as in previous years. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">&#8220;The vibes are so far so good, people have very high and positive moods and attitudes, but the sales are not that much. People do not have money,&#8221; he expressed with concern.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">The Muslim community in Juba has found this year&#8217;s Eid Al Adha celebrations to be particularly meaningful, attributing the positive atmosphere to the presence of stability and security in the country. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">Nasiruddin Modi, a returnee from studying pharmaceuticals in Morocco, shared his joy at being able to celebrate the holiday with his family and neighbors after seven years abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">&#8220;It was difficult without family. But this time I can celebrate with family, neighbors and seeing children playing. I also started working in a company, so I feel this year&#8217;s celebration is a blessing,&#8221; Modi said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">Moses Machar, a lawyer who recently converted to Islam, echoed similar sentiments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">&#8220;I feel excited, and I am willing to learn more about Islam. When I got converted, I used to judge a lot. But when I joined, I learned that it is a very peaceful religion,&#8221; he stated. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">Machar, however, acknowledged the challenges he faces in integrating his new faith within his family and community, but expressed his dedication to the religion and his desire to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\">Despite the lingering economic hardships faced the Eid Al Adha celebrations in Juba have brought a sense of unity, joy, and economic opportunity to the city.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Charles K Mark &nbsp; Eid Al Adha celebrations in Juba have been a boon for local business owners, with many reporting a surge in sales and customer traffic. 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