King Mohammed VI extended his condolences to the family of iconic Moroccan artist Naima Samih, who died on Saturday.

With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha

King Mohammed VI is asking Moroccans not to slaughter sheep during the Feast of Sacrifice in early June. The Moroccan king is doing so because the livestock population has already shrunk considerably due to the severe drought Morocco is facing.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco asked Moroccans on Wednesday to abstain from performing the rite of slaughtering sheep on Eid al-Adha this year due to a drop in the country’s herd following years of drought.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco issued a decision to ban the slaughter of sacrificial animals this year due to the drought that severely affected

King has urged Moroccans to abstain from slaughtering sheep during Eid al-Adha due to a sharp decline in the country's livestock herd caused by prolonged drought.

With the country facing years of drought and economic strife, King Mohammed VI told people they could skip the traditional slaughter for the holy feast in June.

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has called on citizens to forgo the traditional sheep sacrifice during Eid Al-Adha due to economic hardship and dwindling livestock caused by drought. The announcement highlights the financial strain on families amidst skyrocketing prices and ongoing inflationary pressures in the region.

US President Donald Trump announced last night the appointment of Richard Duke Buchan III as the new US Ambassador to Morocco, saying he will “play a pivotal role as we strengthen Peace, Freedom, and Prosperity for both of our Countries.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI, the country’s “commander of the faithful,” called on citizens to forgo the traditional sheep sacrifice during Eid al-Adha in early June. The reason: a severe drought that has reduced livestock numbers and driven up prices.

Due to severe drought and livestock shortages, Morocco has asked citizens to refrain from slaughtering sheep during Eid al-Adha