Storyline: The Lebanese are hoping for a fast economic improvement while celebrating Eid al-Adha. Lebanon is suffering further impact on its economy amid Israeli airstrikes. Economic activities are picking up in Beirut during the Eid al-Adha holiday which began on Friday, giving hope for recovery. "There is a glimmer of hope due to the formation of the new government and the election of His Excellency the President of the Republic, whom we look forward to with great hope. And we feel that we may see something new after he assuming the presidency. Our first demand as the people of Lebanon is to improve the economic situation," said Ahmed Al-Rayyes, a university professor. "When there is an economic boom in Lebanon, work is available to everyone in all sectors," said Mohammad Badr, a merchant. The joy of the holiday is not absent from the streets of Lebanon despite all the difficulties. Shotlist: Beirut, Lebanon - Recent: 1. Various of traffic, pedestrians 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammad al-Rayyes, member, Hamra Traders Association: "Regarding the Eid al-Adha holiday, we hope that our Arab and Lebanese brothers living abroad will return to Lebanon and resume their activities, because this is very important to us, because Lebanon has changed. We hope there will be calm." 3. Various of traffic, pedestrians, people in clothing store 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammad Abi Samra, shop owner: "There's a decline. People are under pressure and have huge expenses, and the country's situation is worrying. As you can see, the flight conditions, the atmosphere, and the war. I mean, we're still living in a war zone. People are worried, and that's why they're not spending all their money." 5. People in clothing store 6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Ahmed Al-Rayyes, university professor: "There is a glimmer of hope due to the formation of the new government and the election of His Excellency the President of the Republic, whom we look forward to with great hope. And we feel that we may see something new after he assuming the presidency. Our first demand as the people of Lebanon is to improve the economic situation." 7. Various of traffic 8. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammad Badr, merchant: "When there is an economic boom in Lebanon, work is available to everyone in all sectors." 9. Various of traffic, pedestrians, roadside shops. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]