A halal grocery store owner in Winnipeg says the rising cost of lamb has made it difficult for some Muslims to buy the animal or meat ahead of Eid al-Adha on Wednesday.
The Festival of Sacrifice is an Islamic holiday that celebrates the prophet Ibrahim's obedience and loyalty to Allah, reminding Muslims of community and to practise gratitude and selflessness.
On this day, it's traditional to have a lamb slaughtered — a practice known as Qurbani — and share its meat with family, friends and those in need.
Khaldoun Majani said the price of lamb has nearly doubled to $28.50 per kilogram at his store since he started running Alsham Food Market in Winnipeg more than a decade ago.
A lot of people want to buy lamb for Eid al-Adha, "but at the same time, they feel like it's out of budget," he said.
"That makes it [a] little bit hard for some people."
The Manitoba Islamic Association expects some community members, especially newcomers, to find alternatives to slaughtering a lamb themselves, such as buying smaller portions and securing donations.
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