Overview

• Eid al-Adha, one of the most significant Islamic holidays, is being observed from June 5 to 9 with prayers, family gatherings and charitable feasts commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s obedience
• Muslim parents in the Ruhr region report that schools have denied excusal requests or scheduled major assessments on Eid al-Adha, leaving students unable to participate in the festival prayers
• North Rhine-Westphalia’s consumer protection office confirmed that ritual slaughter without prior stunning is generally prohibited and no exception permits have been granted for Eid al-Adha
• Families in Morocco faced livestock prices absorbing up to 30 percent of their annual meat budget after years of drought reduced sheep populations and raised costs
• Many Muslims in Western countries are fulfilling sacrificial obligations by donating to charities such as Islamic Relief and Humanity First instead of performing local animal slaughters