This touching photograph captures a young child interacting with a sacrificial calf during the days leading up to Eid al-Adha in Cairo. Standing beside a traditional wooden feeding trough, the child observes and engages with the animal in a moment that reflects the close relationship between people and livestock in many Egyptian neighborhoods during the holiday season. The image highlights the curiosity and excitement of childhood, while documenting a familiar scene from Eid preparations, when sacrificial animals become part of the daily life of families and communities awaiting the celebration.