27.02.2025 08:23
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called for no animal sacrifices to be made in the country this year due to drought caused by climate change and economic reasons, announcing that he will perform this ritual on behalf of the Moroccan people. In Morocco, the public was also asked to forgo animal sacrifices in 1963, 1981, and 1996.
This year, King Mohammed VI's message to the public regarding the issue of not sacrificing animals was read on state television by Morocco's Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Ahmed et-Tawfiq.
CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DECREASES IN ANIMAL POPULATION
In King Mohammed VI's message, it was stated that the country is experiencing climatic and economic difficulties, which have led to significant decreases in the animal population. The message emphasized that, in this context, sacrificing animals is a strong Sunnah that should be fulfilled if possible, and it pointed out that fulfilling this act of worship under the current difficulties could pose a great burden, especially for low-income segments of the population.
In the message, it was stated that, as part of their responsibilities as the country's administration and in line with their obligation to facilitate religious duties, the public was called upon to forgo sacrificing animals this year, and it was mentioned that King Mohammed VI would perform this act of worship on behalf of the Moroccan people.
HAD HAPPENED 3 TIMES BEFORE
The message also stated that the Feast of Sacrifice would be celebrated with its usual spiritual meanings and requirements. The forgoing of the act of sacrificing animals in Morocco had happened 3 times before: in 1963, 1981, and 1996, the public was asked to forgo the sacrifice.