Tunisian Muslims are struggling to afford sheep for the upcoming Feast of Sacrifice due to an economic crunch and high prices. The national butchers union has asked the mufti of the Republic to cancel the feast due to a lack of meat production and prices rising to at least 1,000 dinars (300 euros), more than double the minimum wage. Inflation, approaching 10%, is also increasing the prices of traditional sweets. Tunisia's financial crisis is reflected in chronic shortages of basic foodstuffs, with discussions on a reform program stalled after obtaining an agreement in principle for a loan of nearly $2 billion from the International Monetary Fund.

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