Morocco Bans Eid al-Adha Celebrations and Animal Sacrifices Amid Concerns

The Wali reportedly gave strict instructions to the caids and pashas of the city to ensure strict compliance with this ban, targeting the sale of animals intended for sacrifice in shops and markets, as well as charcoal and hay, knife sharpening, and other activities related to Eid al-Adha.

Local authorities made this decision after noting enthusiasm for purchasing sacrificial animals, despite King Mohammed VI’s appeal in late February, inviting Moroccans to refrain from sacrificing animals on the occasion of Eid al-Adha this year due to the persistent drought that has been affecting the kingdom for six years and has reduced the national livestock.

Local authorities in several provinces have also been instructed to ban all activities related to Eid al-Adha for this year, in accordance with royal instructions.