Benghazi – The committee assigned by the General Command, in coordination with the Libyan government, has begun distributing subsidized meat to twenty-one butcher shops in the city of Benghazi. This initiative is part of a program aimed at supporting citizens and enhancing living stability during the month of Ramadan. The committee confirmed that distribution operations will continue throughout the month to include various cities.
The announced prices for subsidized meat during Ramadan include selling a kilogram of lamb meat for 45 dinars, while a kilogram of veal fillet is priced at 40 dinars. A kilogram of bone-in veal is sold for 35 dinars.
This measure comes as part of governmental efforts to alleviate the living burdens on families amidst rising food costs.
Benghazi
Benghazi is a major city in eastern Libya, historically significant as a center of trade and culture since its founding as the Greek colony of Euesperides. It played a pivotal role in the 2011 Libyan Civil War as a key base for the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. Its cultural sites include the well-preserved Roman ruins of Leptis Magna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Its history is rooted in the Islamic tradition that it was during this month that the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The fast from dawn to sunset commemorates this revelation and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
