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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sam Metz and Akram Oubachir

Moroccan King urges people against sacrificing sheep for Eid

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has urged citizens to forgo the traditional purchase of sheep for sacrifice - (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

In an unprecedented move, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has urged citizens to forgo the traditional purchase of sheep for sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha holiday.

The announcement, delivered on state-run Al Aoula television by Minister of Islamic Affairs Ahmed Toufiq, cited economic hardship and climate change as key factors driving a national sheep shortage and soaring livestock prices.

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