Rabat – King Mohammed VI will perform the Eid Al-Adha prayer on Wednesday at the “Ahl Fès” Mosque in the Mechouar in Rabat, according to a statement from the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol, and Chancellery.
The prayer will be broadcast live on national radio and television starting at 10:30 a.m.
Eid al-Adha is one of the most important feasts in Islam, commemorating the will and devotion of Prophet Ibrahim to God.
Muslims start the celebration with morning prayers, before returning home to celebrate other key rituals.
Wearing traditional clothing, such as a Djellaba, Moroccans flock to mosques to perform Salat El Eid [the Eid prayers].
Celebrations start following the slaughtering of the livestock.
Families then gather around tables full of delicious food and dishes.
One of the most special dishes served during the first day of Eid in Morocco is lamb liver wrapped in caul fat, also known as boulfaf.
In addition to tkalia, most of the Moroccan people also prepare grilled lamb liver, known as boulfaf.
The main ingredient for boulfaf is the liver, which is usually covered with lace or caul fat. The dish is not so difficult in terms of preparation.
Moroccans cook the liver in a barbecue grill until it is semi-cooked. Later, the cook will cut the liver into pieces and wrap them in sheep fat, before threading them onto a skewer. Each skewer can include five to six pieces. The dish is usually served with red chilli pepper, cumin, and salt.
Tkalia or douara is another famous and beloved dish during the first day of Eid Al Adha. Tkalia is also known as “chkamba,” or the sheep tripe.
The special dish might sound awkward for people who have never tasted it, but it is extremely delicious and remains a key dish during the first day of Eid Al Adha in Morocco.
