Sheep Leaps from 7th Floor in Morocco, Sparking Pre-Eid al-Adha Investigation
16 June 2024
A sheep jumped from the 7th floor of a residential building in Tetouan, two days before Eid al-Adha (Saturday).
Religion
Moroccan Pilgrims Face Accommodation Crisis During Hajj in Mecca
15 June 2024
In Mecca, Moroccan pilgrims who have embarked on the hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam, sleep under the stars, for lack of space in the tents.
Inflation Pushes Eid Al Adha Sheep Out of Reach for Many Moroccan Families
15 June 2024
Moroccans will have to spend a lot to buy the Eid sheep in this period marked by inflation. Economic analyst Rachid Lahlou notes that the expense for the Eid sheep depletes a (…)
Health Experts Warn of Meat Safety Risks During Morocco’s Eid al-Adha Heatwave
14 June 2024
Fearing the greening of meats due to high temperatures in Morocco and the resulting diseases, experts are calling on consumers to be vigilant during the celebration of Eid al-Adha.
Great Mosque of Paris Urges Muslims to Vote in French Elections Amid Far-Right Concerns
12 June 2024
The day after the dissolution of the National Assembly by French President Emmanuel Macron, Chems-Eddine Hafiz, rector of the Great Mosque of Paris, issued an urgent call to (…)
Charcoal Prices Surge in Morocco Ahead of Eid al-Adha Celebration
9 June 2024
A few days before the celebration of Eid al-Adha, the price of charcoal is soaring to the great dismay of consumers.
Eid al-Adha Sheep Markets in Morocco: Buyers Warned of Scam Tactics
8 June 2024
As Eid al-Adha approaches, intermediaries use tricks to defraud sheep buyers in the markets.
Morocco Sets Eid Al-Adha Date for June 17, 2024
8 June 2024
The 1st Dhu Al Hijjah of the year 1445 of the Hijri calendar will correspond to Saturday, June 8, 2024 and Eid Al-Adha will be celebrated in Morocco on Monday, June 17, the (…)
Moroccan Cities Prepare for King Mohammed VI’s Eid al-Adha Visit
7 June 2024
A few days before the arrival of King Mohammed VI, the cities of Tetouan and M’diq are in a state of excitement. As in 2019 and 2023, the sovereign will celebrate Eid al-Adha (…)
Meningitis Cases Prompt Health Alert for Mecca Pilgrims Returning to France
7 June 2024
The French health authorities have issued an alert to pilgrims in Mecca after the recording in recent weeks of cases of meningitis among unvaccinated people returning from (…)