Senegal: price of sheep soar ahead of Tabaski

Eid al-Adha is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar. In Senegal and a number of other West African countries, the holiday is known as Tabaski. As happens every year, the country has gone into a frenzy with families and herders haggling over the price of sheep, which will be ultimately sacrificed as part of the celebrations. Report by FRANCE 24 correspondents Sam Bradpiece and Sara Sakho.

Senegal: price of sheep soar ahead of Tabaski
Eid al-Adha is one of the most important events in the Islamic calendar. In Senegal and a number of other West African countries, the holiday is known as Tabaski. As happens every year, the country has gone into a frenzy with families and herders haggling over the price of sheep, which will be ultimately sacrificed as part of the celebrations. Report by FRANCE 24 correspondents Sam Bradpiece and Sara Sakho.