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A sign is seen at the border with Guinea in Kouremale, October 2, 2014. The worst Ebola outbreak on record was first confirmed in Guinea in March but it has since spread across most of Liberia and Sierra Leone, killing more than 3,300 people, overwhelming

The Ebola outbreak quiets an important Muslim holiday in Guinea

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Eid al-Adha is a big occasion for Muslims around the globe. But for any part of the Muslim world that’s staring down the barrel of Ebola right now — like Guinea, the country where the current outbreak began — the parties are muted.

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A television show in Senegal is a competition that is not about voice or dance moves, but about who has got the most beautiful sheep.

Pick Your Favorite Sheep

There is a popular show on television in Senegal called Khar Bii, or This Sheep. It’s an American Idol-style contest show in Dakar which seeks to find the finest sheep before the Eid al-Adha festival. Taking inspiration from the show, here are eight great sheep for you to rate […]

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Palestinians Celebrate Eid

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While a diplomatic maelstrom surrounds them, Palestinians celebrate the Eid al Adha holiday. It is one of the biggest celebrations of the year, complete with slaughtering of the sheep. The World’s Matthew Bell has more.