Saudi Arabia Sets Eid al-Adha Date for July 20, Marking Major Islamic Holiday
10 July 2021
After Ramadan, Muslims are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Saudi Arabia announced on Friday, July 9, the date of this celebration.
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Brigitte Bardot Slams Animal Cruelty Ahead of Eid al-Adha Festival
10 July 2021
As Eid al-Adha approaches, former French actress Brigitte Bardot, engaged for animal welfare for decades, has expressed her anger at the government’s silence on the treatment (…)
Eid Al-Adha Sheep Prices Surge in Morocco as Middlemen Dominate Market
9 July 2021
A few days before Eid Al-Adha, sheep prices are skyrocketing in Morocco. Middlemen and other "chennaqas" are being blamed.
Morocco Mobilizes Veterinarians for Eid al-Adha Animal Health Checks
8 July 2021
As every year, and on the eve of the Eid al-Adha festival, public and private veterinarians are mobilizing to set up a system of veterinary health supervision of authorized (…)
Morocco Unveils Comprehensive Security Plan for Eid al-Adha and Elections Amid COVID-19
6 July 2021
In this context of the Covid-19 pandemic, Morocco is determined to secure its territory during Eid al-Adha and the electoral deadlines. In this sense, the services of the (…)
Eid Al-Adha Sheep Prices Soar in Morocco, Straining Buyers’ Budgets
6 July 2021
Moroccans have to pay twice as much as in 2020 to buy the sheep for Eid Al-Adha. In the markets, sellers and buyers are having a hard time agreeing on prices.
Marrakech Tourism Slowly Rebounds as COVID Restrictions Ease
3 July 2021
A few days after the resumption of activities, tourism still seems to be recovering in Marrakech. The assessment of the reopening of borders remains mixed in this sector, (…)
Morocco Urges Caution as COVID-19 Cases Rise, Health Ministry Warns of Potential ’Epidemiological Relapse’
1 July 2021
The Ministry of Health called on Wednesday all citizens to be cautious and strictly respect the preventive measures against Covid 19 to avoid any "epidemiological relapse", (…)
Delta Variant Surge Raises Concerns for Eid al-Adha Celebrations in Morocco
1 July 2021
The latest information on the Delta variant of covid 19 in the world is worrying several Moroccan observers who are already calling for tougher restrictions. As was the case (…)
Morocco’s Election Season Kicks Off Early with Eid al-Adha Sheep Giveaways
30 June 2021
In Morocco, an early election campaign is emerging on the horizon. A few weeks before Eid Al-Adha, election professionals have concluded contracts with sheep breeders to (…)