Accra: The Muslim community in Wa is in the midst of preparations for the upcoming Eid-Ul-Adha celebration, scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The city is experiencing a noticeable increase in commercial activities, particularly in the sale of livestock and clothing, as residents gear up for the festivities, which are marked by the traditional sacrifice of animals, especially sheep.
According to Ghana News Agency, visits to the Fadama Market revealed a bustling scene, with many people buying livestock in anticipation of the celebration. Livestock sellers report a positive outlook on sales, despite the rising prices of animals. Yussif, a livestock seller, noted a reduction in demand for sheep this year, attributing it to the higher prices. He explained that a quality sheep now costs around GHS5,000.00, but he remains hopeful for a successful sales period during Eid. Abdul Rashid, a goat seller, shared that goat prices range from GHS300.00 to GHS1,000.00, while cattle seller Abdul-Kardir Dauda highlighted a trend of buyers opting for cattle over sheep due to comparable pricing.
In the clothing sector, dress sellers are experiencing a surge in demand, particularly for the female Muslim dress known as 'abaya'. Ms. Samira Sungnuma, a dress seller, reported a notable increase in abaya sales, with prices ranging from GHS200.00 to GHS1,500.00. Despite the high demand, prices have remained stable. Dressmakers are also feeling the pressure, with many receiving a large number of orders. Mustafa Arafat of Universal Fashion and Ms. Zulifawu of NNZ Fashion both reported receiving numerous orders for clothing, particularly the popular kaftan with embroidery for men. Rudez of Rudez Fashion echoed similar sentiments, confident in meeting the demand before the celebration.