Official Announcement on National TV
The Moroccan government has officially ordered citizens not to perform animal sacrifices during this year’s Eid al-Adha.
On the evening of Wednesday, June 4, Morocco’s Minister of Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, read out a royal message from King Mohammed VI during the main news broadcast on the Al Aoula TV channel.
In the message, the King asked all Moroccans to avoid animal sacrifice this year due to the country’s difficult situation.
Spiritual Meaning of Eid Still Important
Although the act of sacrificing animals is being paused, the King reminded everyone that Eid’s spiritual and religious importance remains.
He said,
“We deeply respect our people’s commitment to their faith and religious duties. But this year we are facing an exceptional situation, which requires us to temporarily adjust some practices, including the Eid sacrifice.”
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Why the Sacrifice Was Cancelled
Officials explained the main reason for the decision is the severe drought Morocco has been facing for the past few years.
In addition to drought, other natural disasters have affected the country. These issues have caused a sharp drop in the number of livestock.
Authorities want to protect the remaining animals and support the sustainability of agriculture, which led to this temporary ban on animal sacrifice.
Strict Measures to Enforce the Ban
To make sure no one breaks the rule, Morocco has prepared special security and monitoring teams.
They will also be watching transportation routes to stop illegal animal movements.
Anyone caught sacrificing animals in defiance of the order could face:
- Heavy fines
- Seizure of the sacrificial animal
Farmers Express Concern
The head of a Moroccan agricultural group, Abdel Fattah Amer, said the decision will badly hurt farmers.
He explained that many farmers, already suffering from the drought, were hoping to earn money by selling animals for Eid.
Now, with the ban in place, they may face even greater losses.
He called on the government to compensate the farmers who prepared animals for Eid but now cannot sell them.
Source: Ntv
