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Gaza gets beefy start to holiday

Updated on 09 November 2009

Source PA News

Israel has eased its tight blockade of the Gaza Strip to let in thousands of cattle ahead of a major Muslim holiday.

Around 3,000 cattle began moving into Gaza last week in a goodwill gesture before the Eid al-Adha holiday.

The holiday will be celebrated in late November. During Eid al-Adha - Arabic for "the festival of the sacrifice" - believers traditionally feast on lamb and beef.

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