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When Economic Hardship Makes Religious Joy Feel Forced

Every Eid feels performative because I'm struggling financially and can't afford the celebrations everyone expects.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Financial stress can create shame around religious celebrations, making sacred joy feel inaccessible.

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