As Muslims in Khartoum marked their first Eid al-Adha feast without Omar al-Bashir as a ruler in three decades, the mood was upbeat Sunday but the menu stayed frugal.
Months of bloody anti-regime
protests created a historic opportunity for civilian rule in Sudan but also saw prices soar, putting a damper on celebrations.
In Khartoum markets, the price of a sheep -- a must in the Feast of the Sacrifice which is considered the holiest day in the Muslim calendar -- has doubled since last year.