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12/09/2009 - 12/09/2009Eid al-Adha
Nationwide,
Morocco
Marking the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha or the 'Feast of Sacrifice' is one of the most important feasts in the Islamic calendar. The three-day festival commemorates Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to obey God by sacrificing his son - although he was later allowed to sacrifice a ram in his son's place. In remembrance of this, a cow or ram is usually sacrificed as part of the religious celebrations with a portion of the meat being donated to the poor, sick or needy.
Themes:
Food & Drink
, Religion
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Throughout Morocco
Nationwide, Morocco
Contact Information:
Moroccan National Tourist Office (London office)
205 Regent Street
London
W1B 4HB
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)207 4370 073.
Email: info@morocco-tourism.org.uk
Website: www.visitmorocco.org
