فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
In recent days, a number of social media users have circulated posts warning of financial penalties for those who perform animal slaughter during Eid al-Adha, with mentions of special committees allegedly assigned to monitor citizens and prevent them from carrying out this ritual.
These reports have sparked a wave of controversy and concern across social circles, especially following a royal statement calling for a halt to sacrificial slaughter this year as part of efforts to protect the national livestock and support the economy.
Observers of national affairs have clarified that current legal provisions confirm there is no legislative basis for these claims, as penalties or fines cannot be imposed without an explicit law to that effect. Additionally, recommendations made in official statements do not carry legal force unless they are enacted into law and published in the official gazette.
It is likely that the spread of such false information is driven by certain parties seeking to create confusion or attract attention, particularly given the symbolic and social significance of Eid al-Adha among Moroccans.
Ultimately, refraining from animal slaughter in the current context remains a personal and voluntary decision, aligned with a sense of collective responsibility and awareness of the country’s economic challenges.
Source: Fes News Media
