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.
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.
This year’s Eid Al Adha will be the fourth time Morocco canceled the Islamic feast of sacrifice in the country’s history.
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 ...
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King of Morocco sends message to Muslims not to kill ram for celebration, gives reasonKing has urged Moroccans to abstain from slaughtering sheep during Eid al-Adha due to a sharp decline in the country's ...
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