Keywords: Eid Al Adha


Eid Al Adha 2025: Morocco prepares for crescent moon sighting

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has instructed regional delegates to observe the crescent moon for the month of Dhu al-Hijjah on Tuesday. This event is crucial as it determines the timing of Eid Al Adha, also known as Eid Al Kebir, which is anticipated to fall on June 7 this year. Dhu al-Hijjah is the......

Strategic Morocco-U.S. partnership amid new tariffs

Government spokesperson Mustapha Baitas reaffirmed the significance of the Morocco-U.S. partnership in response to concerns over the newly imposed 10% tariffs by the U.S. administration. He described the alliance as strategic and multifaceted, emphasizing Morocco’s unique position as the only African......

Morocco’s Eid Sacrifice debate: Sheikh Benhamza calls for balance between faith and public welfare

Sheikh Mustapha Benhamza, a member of Morocco’s Supreme Council of Ulema, has urged a thoughtful and informed approach to discussions surrounding the regulation of Eid al-Adha’s sacrificial ritual. His remarks come in the wake of Morocco’s decision to cancel this year’s Eid sacrifice......

Livestock farmers in Dar Gueddari decry Eid sacrifice decision

During a field visit to the weekly market of Dar Gueddari, Walaw gathered citizens' opinions on the unexpected decision to forgo the traditional Eid al-Adha sacrifice ritual. The announcement has sparked widespread controversy, dividing opinions between those who view it as a progressive measure......

Morocco: The ritual sacrifice of Eid al-Adha will not take place this year due to livestock shortage

In a royal message delivered by Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, during the main news bulletin on "Al Aoula" television channel, HM King Mohammed VI called upon the Moroccan people to forgo the ritual sacrifice of Eid al-Adha this year. This decision comes in response......

Morocco secures Australian sheep import deal amid domestic shortage for Eid Al-Adha

Morocco has initiated plans to import 100,000 sheep from Australia to address a significant livestock shortage ahead of Eid Al-Adha. The decision comes as the country faces a 38% decline in national livestock numbers compared to 2016, exacerbated by persistent drought conditions. Government spokesman......

Rising Sheep Prices Ahead of Eid Al-Adha 2025 Despite Livestock Imports

Sheep prices for the upcoming Eid Al-Adha in 2025 are expected to rise significantly compared to last year, despite the importation of livestock to stabilize the market. A professional in the sector explained that the cost of imported sheep is set to increase sharply, leading to a substantial hike in......

Casablanca's MAD 20 Million Offensive Against Post-Holiday Pests

Following Eid al-Adha celebrations, Casablanca's urban landscape faces an unexpected adversary: a surge in insect populations. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the city's authorities have swiftly mobilized resources to combat this burgeoning issue. Leading this initiative is Casa BAIA,......

Eid al-Adha Aspirations Clash with Economic Realities: A Poignant Dilemma

As the sacred occasion of Eid al-Adha approached, Morocco found itself grappling with a critical period marked by a confluence of economic and social challenges. Factors such as the soaring prices of sacrificial sheep and other essential commodities, coupled with rampant inflation, have profoundly impacted......