A livestock vendor cooling down his sheep at Rawal Dam in Islamabad, Pakistan, captures a scene that feels deeply familiar across Northern Nigeria right now.
With Eid al-Adha (Sallah) fast approaching, the Northern region is experiencing intense summer heatwaves. For livestock merchants in places like Sokoto, Katsina, and Kebbi, keeping animals hydrated, cool, and healthy under a punishing sun is a grueling, non-stop job.
Whether it is utilizing local streams, boreholes, or shade structures, the lengths to which these vendors go to protect their investments and preserve the sanctity of the Layya sacrifice remains universal.
How are the livestock markets holding up against the heat in your state? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
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