In a rare move, King Mohammed VI of Morocco has urged families to abstain from buying sheep for sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha festival. The kingdom's minister of Islamic Affairs highlighted economic and climate-related challenges that have led to a significant decline in Morocco's sheep herds, making the traditional sacrifice and feast financially burdensome for many Moroccans.
The King's message, delivered on state television, emphasized the need to acknowledge the current circumstances where livestock shortages have caused prices to soar. He expressed concern that carrying out the sacrifice in such difficult times would disproportionately impact vulnerable segments of the population, particularly those with limited incomes.
