Eid al-Adha, Mohammed VI of 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
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 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
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.
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.
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 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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Moroccan king urges citizens to refrain from sacrificing animals during Eid
King Mohammed VI on Thursday urged Moroccans "to refrain from performing the rite of sacrifice" during Eid al-Adha this year. The country is in its seventh consecutive year of drought, which has ...
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