Ramadan, a fasting month in which Islams cut off eating and drinking during the day, begins on the 2nd in many countries such as the Middle East.
On the other hand, in some countries, the price of wheat is soaring due to the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and food insecurity is increasing.
Ramadan is an important Islamic religious event in which Muslims cut off eating and drinking during the day for about a month. In countries such as the Middle East, Ramadan celebrated its first day on the 2nd.
During the period, after sunset, family and friends gather at homes and restaurants to enjoy meals in large numbers, so the market in Cairo, the capital of Egypt, was crowded with customers buying vegetables and meat in front of Ramadan. ..
On the other hand, the price of wheat is soaring due to the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia, and in Egypt, where Russia and Ukraine account for about 80% of imports, citizens were worried about the sharp rise in prices. ..
A man who visited the market said, "Since the invasion of the Russian army began, everything has been expensive and I am really in trouble."
Furthermore, in Lebanon in the Middle East, which has relied on Ukraine for 70% of its wheat imports, there are growing concerns about supply shortages in addition to rising prices, and food insecurity is rising among those who have reached Ramadan.