Tunisians struggle to keep Ramadan spirit alive - in pictures

  • Tunisians fear food shortages as the government grapples with soaring prices. All photos: Ghaya Ben Mbarek / The National
    Tunisians fear food shortages as the government grapples with soaring prices. All photos: Ghaya Ben Mbarek / The National
  • Previously a festive month, Ramadan now poses stress for Tunisians, diverging from its celebratory nature
    Previously a festive month, Ramadan now poses stress for Tunisians, diverging from its celebratory nature
  • Many Tunisians have been left wondering if they will be able to afford food during the holy month
    Many Tunisians have been left wondering if they will be able to afford food during the holy month
  • The consumption rate during Ramadan increases by 34 per cent, according to Tunisia's National Institute of Consumption
    The consumption rate during Ramadan increases by 34 per cent, according to Tunisia's National Institute of Consumption
  • But this year, the North African state is struggling to meet the food needs of its 12 million population
    But this year, the North African state is struggling to meet the food needs of its 12 million population
  • Milk, cereals and red meat are the essential goods lacking at affordable prices in the Tunisian market
    Milk, cereals and red meat are the essential goods lacking at affordable prices in the Tunisian market
  • Tunisians substitute their need for lamb with horse meat which is a more affordable option
    Tunisians substitute their need for lamb with horse meat which is a more affordable option
  • Tunisia is in its fourth year of drought, grappling with the worst water scarcity and agricultural crisis in years
    Tunisia is in its fourth year of drought, grappling with the worst water scarcity and agricultural crisis in years