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Morocco’s government released a communique today denying reports that the cabinet will give special aid to some citizens for Eid Al Adha.
Morocco will celebrate the Islamic holiday on July 10. During Eid, also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Muslims sacrifice a sheep, lamb, goat, or a cow. One of the holiest events in Islam, Eid Al Adhacommemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail at the behest of God.
Responding to rumors on special Eid Al Adha aid for citizens, the Moroccan government said that all posts on social media calling on citizens to share their data to benefit from the aid are false. The government stressed that its announcements are made through its official channels.
The rumors came amid complaints and frustration from some citizens who have been reporting enormous price increases for livestock and other essential products.
Many shared videos and posts on social media emphasizing the differences in livestock prices compared to the past few years.
Some videos show vendors, saying that the prices of some sheeps can reach MAD 10,000 ($1,000), while prices for sheeps of average shape can range between MAD 2,500 and MAD +4,000 ($200 and +$400).
The situation has added further pressure on citizens with low and average income amid economic crises marked by significant increases of goods, including fuel.
In June, the Moroccan government acknowledged that the prices of livestock will experience increases compared to a year earlier.
Agriculture Minister Mohammed Sadiki said the prices will experience “some slight changes,” promising that the prices of Eid Al Adha livestock in the market would reflect the purchasing power of Moroccan families.
