Eid al-Adha, Morocco and sheep

Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha.
Drought-Hit Morocco Asks Citizens Not to Slaughter Sheep on Eid Al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, to take place in June, commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim, or Abraham, to sacrifice his son on God's command. Muslims mark the event by slaughtering sheep or goats. The meat is shared among family and donated to the poor.
Moroccan king asks citizens to skip traditional sheep slaughter on Eid
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has asked the citizens to abstain from slaughtering sheep on Eid al-Adha this year.According to Reuters, the king on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, announced refraining from traditional slaughter of sheep on Eid
Moroccan king calls for Eid animal sacrifice restraint due to drought
The king of Morocco has called on people to refrain from sacrificing sheep during a religious festival later this year because of a drought that has decimated livestock populations and driven up the price of meat.
Morocco's Sheep Crisis: King Calls for Eid Sacrifice Abstention
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called on citizens to forgo the traditional sheep sacrifice during Eid Al-Adha due to economic hardship and dwindling livestock caused by drought. The announcement highlights the financial strain on families amidst skyrocketing prices and ongoing inflationary pressures in the region.
Morocco asks citizens not to slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha
Due to severe drought and livestock shortages, Morocco has asked citizens to refrain from slaughtering sheep during Eid al-Adha
No sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans
Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.
King Mohammed VI Calls for Eid al-Adha Sheep Slaughter Suspension Amid Severe Drought
King Mohammed VI of Morocco urged citizens to forgo the traditional sheep slaughtering for Eid al-Adha due to a 38% decline in livestock following persistent drought. The King highlighted the economic challenges and emphasized the impact on the underprivileged,
King Mohammed VI urges Moroccans to refrain from Eid Al Adha sacrifices
Dubai: King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Wednesday called on citizens to forgo the traditional rite of Eid Al Adha sacrifice this year due to severe economic and social challenges brought on by six consecutive years of drought.
Morocco's king appeals to citizens to forgo Eid Al Adha sheep sacrifice due to drought
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has told people to refrain from sacrificing sheep on Eid Al Adha this year due to a drop in the country's herd following years of drought that have increased the price of meat.
Morocco forgoes Eid al-Adha sacrifice due to economic and climate challenges
Eid al-Adha for this year has just been canceled in Morocco. This was announced in a letter by King Mohammed VI, the Commander of the Faithful, read Wednesday evening by Moroccos Islamic Affairs Minister in a TV broadcast.
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King Mohammed VI's Eid decision reflects widespread sentiment amid livestock and price challenges
King Mohammed VI urged Moroccans today not to perform the Eid al-Adha sacrifice this year, citing the ongoing climatic and ...