Morocco, Eid al-Adha and Slaughter Sheep

Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha.
Drought-Hit Morocco Asks Citizens Not to Slaughter Sheep on Eid Al-Adha
King Mohammed VI of Morocco asked Moroccans on Wednesday to abstain from performing the rite of slaughtering sheep on Eid al-Adha this year due to a drop in the country's herd following years of drought.
King Morocco calls for no sheep slaughter for Feast of Sacrifice
King Mohammed VI is asking Moroccans not to slaughter sheep during the Feast of Sacrifice in early June. The Moroccan king is doing so because the livestock population has already shrunk considerably due to the severe drought Morocco is facing.
King Mohammed VI urges Moroccans to refrain from Eid Al Adha sacrifices
Dubai: King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Wednesday called on citizens to forgo the traditional rite of Eid Al Adha sacrifice this year due to severe economic and social challenges brought on by six consecutive years of drought.
Morocco's king appeals to citizens to forgo Eid Al Adha sheep sacrifice due to drought
Morocco's King Mohammed VI has told people to refrain from sacrificing sheep on Eid Al Adha this year due to a drop in the country's herd following years of drought that have increased the price of meat.
Moroccan king calls for Eid animal sacrifice restraint
The king of Morocco has called on people to refrain from sacrificing sheep during a religious festival later this year because of a drought that has decimated livestock populations and driven up the price of meat.
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