Algeria, an Alternative to Morocco to Save Spanish Sheep - The Maghreb Times !

The Delegation of the Islamic Commission of Spain (CIE) in Ceuta and the Islamic Commission of Melilla maintain that the Muslims of both autonomous cities have complete freedom to sacrifice a lamb in the Eid Al Adha. The Ceuti delegate of the CIE already assured it in an interview with El Faro and now they have also expressed it in the sister city. In Melilla, his spokesman has stated that every Muslim of Melillense is free to choose whether or …

Spain is mobilizing to respond to an urgent order for sheep from Algeria for Eid el Adha. Faced with an exceptional demand of one million head of cattle, the Spanish agricultural authorities and herders in the Extremadura region are speeding up the steps to ensure delivery within the deadlines. The professional federation Asaja Extremadura, representing about 5000 herders, has asked for a quick reaction from the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture. …

Algeria, an Alternative to Morocco to Save Spanish Sheep - The Maghreb Times !

After King Mohammed VI of Morocco decided to forgo the traditional sheep sacrifice ritual for Eid al-Adha 2025, Spanish livestock breeders and producers are exploring ways to shift their exports to the Algerian market. In late February, King Mohammed VI urged Moroccans, through a message broadcast on public television, to refrain from sacrificing sheep during the Eid celebration in early June due to a livestock shortage caused by drought. In Alg…