Morocco
Eid Al-Adha Livestock Sales to Boost Rural Economy with $1.2 Billion Windfall
Eid Al-Adha represents an important source of income for the rural population. A turnover estimated at 12 billion dirhams.
Topic
Eid al-Adha 2025
Morocco
Eid Al-Adha: Local Committees Oversee Animal Markets for Health and Safety
As part of the preparations for the Eid Al Adha festival, the authorities inform breeders and consumers that the necessary measures are being taken at the local level to ensure adequate health conditions for the sale of animals.
Morocco
Moroccan Sheep Prices Surge Ahead of Eid al-Adha Despite Ample Supply
As Eid al-Adha approaches, sheep prices have soared compared to last year. Yet the supply far exceeds the demand.
Morocco
Morocco Bans Eid Al-Adha Prayers in Mosques Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Due to the crowds observed during the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Thursday, July 15, 2021, that the Eid prayer will not take place in the musallas, let alone in the mosques. This is part of the preventive measures taken to fight the spread of the Coronavirus.
Morocco
Morocco Grants Eid Al Adha Bonuses to Police Widows and Low-Income Retirees
On the occasion of Eid Al Adha , the widows and retirees of the national security will soon benefit from an exceptional bonus. The announcement was made by the General Directorate of National Security ( DGSN ).
Morocco
Morocco to Pay July Salaries Early for Eid Al-Adha Celebration
As Eid Al-Adha approaches, the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR) has decided to settle, next Friday, the salaries and wages of civil servants and state and local authority employees for the month of July 2021.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Eid Al Adha Date for July 21, 2021
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday, July 10, the date of the celebration of Eid Al Adha in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco's Nador Airport Unveils Modern Terminal, Boosting Capacity for Returning Expatriates
The Nador-El Aroui airport now has a new terminal. This state-of-the-art infrastructure was commissioned on Friday, coinciding with the return of Moroccans living abroad (MREs) to the kingdom for Eid Al Adha.
Morocco
Saudi Arabia Sets Eid al-Adha Date for July 20, Marking Major Islamic Holiday
After Ramadan, Muslims are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Saudi Arabia announced on Friday, July 9, the date of this celebration.
France
Brigitte Bardot Slams Animal Cruelty Ahead of Eid al-Adha Festival
As Eid al-Adha approaches, former French actress Brigitte Bardot, engaged for animal welfare for decades, has expressed her anger at the government’s silence on the treatment of animals in slaughterhouses, the ritual sacrifice of Eid, etc.
Morocco
Eid Al-Adha Sheep Prices Surge in Morocco as Middlemen Dominate Market
A few days before Eid Al-Adha, sheep prices are skyrocketing in Morocco. Middlemen and other "chennaqas" are being blamed.
Morocco
Morocco Mobilizes Veterinarians for Eid al-Adha Animal Health Checks
As every year, and on the eve of the Eid al-Adha festival, public and private veterinarians are mobilizing to set up a system of veterinary health supervision of authorized sales points, as well as approved slaughter facilities.