Morocco, Eid al-Adha

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.
Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
Sheep come running when Larbi El Ghazouani pours alfalfa and straw into their troughs twice a day. He had counted on selling the bulk of his sheep to Moroccans preparing for early June's Eid Al-Adha holiday,
Morocco king urges citizens to skip Eid sacrifice due to drought
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, the country’s “commander of the faithful,” called on citizens to forgo the traditional sheep sacrifice during Eid al-Adha in early June. The reason: a severe drought that has reduced livestock numbers and driven up prices.
Morocco Cancels Eid Al Adha Due to Drought
Morocco officially canceled Eid Al Adha, the Islamic ritual sacrifice of cattle, due to challenges impacting Morocco's agriculture seasons
Moroccan king calls for Eid animal sacrifice restraint
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
Moroccan King urges people against sacrificing sheep for Eid
In an unprecedented move, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has urged citizens to forgo the traditional purchase of sheep for sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha holiday. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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.
Drought-hit Morocco urges people not to buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
With the nation's herd reduced by drought and prices rising due to inflation, King Mohammed VI has asked the public to refrain from slaughtering sheep. View on euronews
Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha
Sheep come running when Larbi El Ghazouani pours alfalfa and straw into their troughs twice a day. The 55-year-old farmer had counted on selling the bulk of his 130 sheep to Moroccans preparing for early June’s Eid al-Adha holiday,
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.
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