This enterprising chicken retailer is canvassing the city of Gonder two days from the end of fasting season, counting on a rise in sales as people get ready for the celebration.
The first sixteen days of the Ethiopian month of Nehase (August), is a fasting time similar to lent. Devout Orthodox Christians avoid meat and dairy products for the duration of the fast. This enterprising chicken retailer is canvassing the city of Gonder two days from the end of fasting season, counting on a rise in sales as people get ready for the celebration.