Keywords: Eid Al Adha


Authorities intensify livestock supply monitoring ahead of Eid al-Adha

Authorities in Morocco have stepped up oversight of livestock markets as Eid al-Adha approaches, focusing on the availability of sheep and goats and the balance between supply and demand. A coordination meeting held via video conference brought together officials from the ministries of the Interior and......

Public service salaries for May to be paid early ahead of Eid al-Adha

The Moroccan government is preparing to advance the payment of May 2026 salaries for civil servants and public sector employees ahead of Eid al-Adha, according to general administrative sources. This decision, which is often taken during major religious celebrations, aims to support households in managing......

Morocco launches digital Hajj platform for 34,000 pilgrims

Morocco’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has introduced a new mobile application designed to assist Moroccan pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season, as authorities prepare for the departure of around 34,000 nationals to Saudi Arabia later this month. The platform, called “Rakb Al Hajj,”......

Red meat prices stay high in Morocco despite government interventions

Despite Morocco’s efforts to stabilize commodity costs, red meat prices remain elevated across the country. The government’s measures, including suspending Eid Al Adha sacrifices and increasing cattle imports, have had limited success in curbing prices. Current market prices and challenges Beef......

HM King Mohammed VI grants royal pardon to 1,526 individuals on Eid Al-Adha

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has extended royal clemency to 1,526 individuals convicted by Moroccan courts, marking the sacred occasion of Eid Al-Adha with an act of compassion that underscores the monarchy's commitment to rehabilitation and second chances. Comprehensive pardon encompasses diverse......

Eid al Adha in Morocco: authorities issue safety advice for holiday road travel

Morocco will celebrate Eid al Adha on June 7. The Moroccan National Motorway Company (ADM) has announced that traffic on the country’s motorways will increase significantly during the holiday period. The busiest hours are expected on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings, specifically between......

Poultry prices surge in Morocco ahead of Eid Al Adha sacrifice cancellation

Morocco is witnessing a sharp increase in poultry prices as Eid Al Adha approaches. Scheduled for June 7, the celebration this year comes without its traditional animal sacrifice ritual, leading to a surge in demand for alternative meat options. In Casablanca, poultry prices have reached MAD 23 per......

Enhanced train schedule for Eid Al Adha: ONCF's commitment to travelers

The Moroccan National Railways Office (ONCF) has unveiled an expanded train schedule in anticipation of Eid Al Adha, offering enhanced services to facilitate smooth travel for the holiday. The new program, effective from May 30 to June 15, aims to assist travelers in moving easily and safely during......

Muslims in France call for sheep sacrifice boycott ahead of Eid Al-Adha

In Morocco, King Mohammed VI urged citizens to abstain from sacrifice this year due to the country’s alarming decline in national livestock, particularly sheep, which has fallen by 38% since 2016. The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has announced that Eid Al-Adha 1446H will be celebrated......