Nigeria: Crowds grow at livestock markets in Nigeria ahead of Eid al-Adha.

SHOTLIST: NASARAWA, NIGERIA (MAY 26, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF LIVESTOCK MARKET IN NIGERIA / NIGERIANS BUYING SACRIFICIAL ANIMALSNASARAWA, NIGERIA - MAY 26, 2026: Activity has intensified at livestock markets in Nigeria on Tuesday, May 26, ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha. At the Maaliya Livestock Market in Nasarawa state, known as one of the country’s major livestock trading centers due to its proximity to the capital Abuja, cattle, sheep and goats brought from different states are being offered for sale. The market has been bustling since the early morning hours ahead of Eid al-Adha, with tough bargaining between buyers and sellers. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, is one of the most important Islamic holidays, commemorating the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. Muslims mark the occasion with prayer, feasting, and acts of charity.