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Rising food prices deepen hardship in Afghanistan as Ramadan begins

19th February, 2026 · admin

Amu: As Ramadan begins, rising food prices across Afghanistan are fueling fresh anxiety among families already strained by economic hardship, particularly in the country’s southern provinces. Residents say the cost of basic staples has climbed sharply in recent weeks, making it increasingly difficult to prepare meals for the holy month, when families traditionally gather at sunset to break their fast. Click here to read more (external link).

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Posted in Afghan Children, Economic News, Muslims and Islam | Tags: Malnutrition, Ramadan |
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