Eid holiday waste strains Tangier authorities

Authorities in Tangier are facing a significant challenge in managing the substantial waste produced during the Eid al-Adha holiday, prompting a swift mobilization to ensure the city's cleanliness. The accumulation of household waste and remains from sacrificial animals has become an annual concern for officials.

Governor Younes Tazi has issued stringent directives to local authorities, including Pashas, emphasizing the need to oversee all city neighborhoods and protect them from the unsightly and bothersome waste associated with the holiday. The instructions call for close coordination with the two private companies contracted for sanitation services, as well as with elected municipal councils, to preserve the city's appearance.

The governor's directives come amid a period of high temperatures across Morocco, which exacerbate the potential health risks and unpleasant odors associated with unmanaged waste. The large volume of organic material from Eid sacrifices requires rapid and proper handling to mitigate these issues.

In preparation for the holiday, the Tangier commune had previously issued a decision prohibiting the roasting of sacrificial animal heads in public streets and alleys. Designated areas for roasting have been temporarily allocated within administrative annexes and specialized professional establishments, following selection by a mixed local committee.