Dhaka, June 7 -- Moroccan authorities have suspended the traditional animal sacrifice for Eid-ul-Azha 2025, following a royal directive from King Mohammed VI.

This historic decision, driven by a severe seven-year drought and economic hardship, aims to protect the nation's shrinking livestock herds and ease financial burdens on citizens facing rising meat prices.

It marks the fourth cancellation of the Qurbani ritual in Morocco's history, The Halal Times reported.

The king highlighted a 38% decline in cattle and sheep since 2016 and soaring animal feed costs. To uphold the spirit of Eid, he pledged to perform a symbolic sacrifice on behalf of all Moroccans.

The government closed livestock markets and banned slaughter tools sales to enf...