Eid al-Adha 2026: The Moroccan government delivers its verdict on the sacrifice

The debate is now closed within the Kingdom. Contrary to last year, the ritual of sacrifice will be celebrated normally at the end of May 2026. In 2025, the scarcity of livestock caused by a historic drought had forced Moroccans to suspend this major ritual act, marking an unprecedented break in the celebration.

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To ensure the smooth running of this edition, the Moroccan government has mobilized significant financial resources to reconstitute the national herd. Support measures have been adopted to support the livestock sector. These aids allow breeders to remain active and to prepare serenely one of the most important festivities of the Muslim community.

This return to tradition is made possible by favorable weather changes. The long drought period has given way to abundant rainfall, thus ensuring sufficient availability of sheep. Mustapha Baitas, government spokesman, officially confirmed the maintenance of the sacrifice, specifying that additional actions will be announced in the coming weeks.

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This decision marks a striking contrast with the situation of 2025. Last year, Moroccans had refrained from making the sacrifice after a call made by King Mohammed VI himself. The high cost of the animals and the lack of water resources had then forced the country to live an Eid al-Adha very different from its habits.