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Drought-hit Morocco asks citizens not to slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has urged citizens to abstain from purchasing sheep for sacrifice during Eid Al-Adha due to a national sheep shortage and high prices, according to Minister of Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq.
The announcement marks a break from 29 years of tradition, reflecting severe national sheep shortages and high livestock prices.
A survey revealed that 55 percent of families struggled to afford sheep last year, highlighting ongoing food cost challenges in Morocco.
King Mohammed VI warned that continuing the tradition could cause 'real harm' to many, especially low-income families suffering from soaring prices.

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Amid drought, King urges Moroccans not to kill sheep for Eid al-Adha

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The King of Morocco calls not to sacrifice the sheep of Eid

In this context, King Mohammed VI, through his minister of religious affairs, announced that the ritual sacrifice of the sheep during Eid al-Adha would not be recommended this year. The royal speech, broadcast on public television on 28 February 2025 and followed by Le Parisien, focused on the alarming decline in livestock and the rise in meat prices, which weighs on the most modest households."Our country faces climate and economic challenges t…

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Sheep too scarce to sacrifice at Eid, king tells Moroccans

Muhammad VI is calling on his subjects to refrain from the practice during the festival after drought ravaged farms and led to soaring livestock prices

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Moroccan King Calls For Eid Animal Sacrifice Restraint

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Drought-hit Morocco asks citizens not to slaughter sheep on Eid al-Adha

King Mohammed VI of Morocco asked Moroccans on Wednesday to abstain from performing the rite of slaughtering sheep on Eid al-Adha this year due to a drop in the country's herd following years of drought.

5 days ago·United Kingdom

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