In application of the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, local authorities have received orders to suspend all activities related to Eid al-Adha. Sale of sheep, fodder, charcoal or even knife sharpening: several traditional practices are now prohibited in public spaces. According to informed sources, local authorities in several Moroccan provinces have received firm instructions ordering the suspension of all activities related to the celebration of Eid al-Adha for this year. This decision is part of the response to the appeal of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, who urged the Moroccan people not to celebrate the festival of sacrifice due to the serious consequences of the drought and the alarming decrease in the national livestock population. The measures taken aim to limit any commercial or social activity directly linked to this religious festival. Among the bans are the sale of livestock in garages and certain farms, the marketing of barley, hay and other livestock feed, and the sharpening of knives in the streets. The sale of charcoal and sheep heads in public spaces is also prohibited.
These instructions, addressed to representatives of the local authority, aim to prevent any attempt to organize the festival in parallel, while protecting the population from possible unsupervised practices in a context of shortage. The authorities thus want to avoid social tensions, limit health risks and respond responsibly to the critical environmental situation. This exceptional measure, although difficult for many citizens attached to this religious tradition, reflects the Kingdom’s desire to act responsibly in times of crisis. It calls for collective solidarity in the best interests of the nation, prioritizing resilience in the face of current climatic and economic challenges. Soufiane Guellafil 4 hours ago
