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Morocco World
6 days ago
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Poultry Prices Go Up Ahead of Eid Al Adha
Rabat – Moroccan markets have witnessed a notable increase in poultry produce just days ahead of Eid Al Adha, which will take place on June 7 in Morocco. Moroccan state-owned news provider SNRTNews reported today that prices of poultry in Casablanca markets reached MAD 23 per kilogram compared to MAD 17. Experts suggest that the notable change is due to the cancellation of the Eid al-Adha sacrifice ritual, which prompted a significant demand for poultry. In February, King Mohammed VI announced the cancellation of the sacrifice ritual, citing socio-economic challenges including drought. The climate challenges affected the livestock population, which saw a remarkable decrease. In response, the King stressed that the feast celebration could be enjoyed through performing Eid prayers and enjoying its spiritual significance, in addition to family visits and the atmosphere. Moroccans have in recent weeks taken to social media to comment on the high demand for meat products ahead of Eid Al Adha. This came as many Muslims are expected to enjoy the feast's culinary delicacies despite the absence of the sacrifice ritual. Some, however, have turned to buying fish and poultry products, as they fear that shops will be closed for weeks. Butchers traditionally close for several weeks during Eid Al Adha, knowing that most families have already secured more than enough meat through the sacrifice of goats or sheep. Butchers and markets selling poultry products have urged citizens to stock up on poultry provisions, warning against a similar scenario. Mohamed Aboud, president of the National Association of chicken farmers, told SNRTnews that the cancellation of the sacrifice ritual led many citizens to turn more heavily to poultry meat. He stressed that during Eid al-Adha, markets see a drop in demand for poultry initially. There is an exception this year, however, he said, noting that retail chicken prices now range between MAD 21 and 23 instead of their initial prices set at MAD 17. Mustapha Mountassir, president of the National Association of Poultry Meat Producers, echoed the same statement to the same source, noting that the price rise is due to demand outpacing supply. Tags: eid al adha 2025Moroccan poultry farms
Morocco World
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
King Congratulates Widad Bertal on World Boxing Championship Victory
Doha – King Mohammed VI has sent a congratulatory message to Moroccan boxer Widad Bertal after she clinched the world title in the 52-54 kg category at the 2025 Women's World Boxing Championships in Nis, Serbia. The King expressed his warmest congratulations to the world champion, noting that her achievement stems from her perseverance and ambition to raise Morocco's flag on international podiums. He shared the feelings of joy and pride following her deserved victory and wished her continued success in future competitions. Bertal, 25, defeated Turkey's Hatice Akbas, the 2022 world champion and 2024 Olympic silver medalist, in the final with a score of 5-2. She advanced to the championship match after eliminating Serbia's Sara Cirkovic 4-3 in the semifinals. 'This gold medal is for the first sportsman, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan people, and everyone who supported me,' Bertal told SNRTnews after her victory. The champion, born on August 31, 1999, added, 'This is just the beginning of my career and I will be realizing more dreams.' Speaking to the press upon her arrival at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca today, she stated that her world championship victory would serve as motivation to achieve similar success at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Bertal's journey to the world title includes an impressive string of achievements. She won three consecutive African Championships from 2022 to 2024 and earned a bronze medal at the 2022 African Amateur Boxing Championships in Maputo. She becomes the second Moroccan woman to win gold at the World Boxing Championships, following Khadija El Mardi's victory in New Delhi in 2023. The tournament success extended beyond Bertal's gold medal. Her teammate Hasna Larti secured a bronze medal in the 75-81 kg category after defeating Bulgaria's Victoriya Kebikava by RSC before falling to Russia's Saltanat Medenova in the semifinals. Nabil Hilmi, Vice President of the Royal Moroccan Boxing Federation, praised both boxers' achievements while acknowledging the challenges faced during the competition. 'Winning these medals was not easy, even though our goal was to achieve more,' Hilmi said, expressing hope for continued success in both men's and women's boxing. The triumph at the championships did not stop with athletic performances. On Monday, Oumaima Smlali was named Best Referee and Judge of the tournament. The championships, held from March 8-16, represent another milestone for Moroccan women's boxing, building on recent international successes and promising a bright future for the sport in the country. Tags: King Mohammed VIMoroccan boxing
Morocco World
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Who Is Widad Bertal, the Moroccan Boxer Who Won Gold at the World Championships?
Rabat – Moroccan boxer Widad Bertal won the gold medal in the 54kg category at the Women's World Boxing Championships in Nis, Serbia on Sunday. Her victory added another major achievement to her already impressive career. After her win, Bertal expressed her joy and dedicated her gold medal to King Mohammed VI – calling him the 'first sportsman' – as well as to the Moroccan people. She also thanked Jouad Belhaj, the president of the Royal Moroccan Boxing Federation, along with her national team coaches and her club, Energic Boxing Club. 'This gold medal is for the first sportsman, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan people, and everyone who supported me,' Bertal told SNRTnews following her win. Bertal's road to the world title was not easy. She missed an important training camp in Belgrade due to an injury but was able to resume preparation in Montenegro. Her hard work paid off as she dominated her opponents in the tournament and eventually defeated Turkey's Hatice Akbas in the final match. Born on August 31, 1999, Bertal is no stranger to success. She has already won the African Championship three times in a row, in 2022, 2023, and 2024. She also won one of the bronze medals at the 2022 African Amateur Boxing Championships held in Maputo, Mozambique. For Bertal, 'This is just the beginning' and she is keen on achieving further success and winning more titles. In addition to Bertal's victory, Morocco also celebrated the bronze medal Sanaa Larti won in the 81kg category. Speaking about the team's performance, Nabil Hilmi, the Vice President of the Royal Moroccan Boxing Federation, commended both boxers for their achievements. 'Winning these medals was not easy, even though our goal was to achieve more,' Hilmi said. He noted that Morocco was close to winning two more medals, but faced tough challenges, including a lack of experience and difficult draws against top-ranked fighters. Hilmi noted the need for continued effort and a collaborative approach to ensure Moroccan boxing remains competitive on the world stage. 'We hope to build on this success and achieve even better results in the future for both the men's and women's teams,' he said.
