KABUL, April 20 (Xinhua) — As the Islamic sacred month of Ramadan is nearing an end, Afghans are getting ready to celebrate Eid al-Fitr amid increasing poverty caused by sanctions imposed by the United States.
Traditionally, as part of their culture, the faithful Afghans buy fresh and dried fruits, cookies, confectioneries, and different kinds of dishes during the three-day Eid al-Fitr festival to mark the end