Moroccan King urges people against sacrificing sheep for Eid - King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep

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

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called on citizens to forgo the traditional sheep sacrifice during Eid Al-Adha due to economic hardship and dwindling livestock caused by drought. The announcement highlights the financial strain on families amidst skyrocketing prices and ongoing inflationary pressures in the region.

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 Mohammed VI has asked Moroccans to abstain from performing the Muslim rite of slaughtering sheep during Eid al-Adha this year due to a sharp drop in the country's herd.

King Mohammed VI on Thursday urged Moroccans "to refrain from performing the rite of sacrifice" during Eid al-Adha this year. The country is in its seventh consecutive year of drought, which has led to a 38 percent fall in livestock numbers and a surge in the price of meat – adding to the burden on the poor.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco urged citizens to forgo the traditional sheep slaughtering for Eid al-Adha due to a 38% decline in livestock following persistent drought. The King highlighted the economic challenges and emphasized the impact on the underprivileged,

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.

Due to severe drought and livestock shortages, Morocco has asked citizens to refrain from slaughtering sheep during Eid al-Adha