٠٠:٠٣:٥١Locals in Chichaoua were seen wearing unique and exotic costumes made from animal skins during a centuries-old festival in celebration of Eid al-Adha on Tuesday.
Footage shows a carnival of revellers clad in goat or sheep skins dancing in the streets while others beat drums and played musical instruments.
The event is an ancient Amazigh tradition and is known under different names such as 'Bou Jouloud', 'Bou al-Batayen' and "Bilmawen'.
“We celebrate 'Bilmawen' annually by holding a carnival that starts from Lanveri district through the street to the square in a bid to spread joy among people as you can see, everyone is happy,” said the head of the 'Bilmawen Avlantlat' Association for Culture and Arts.
“It is the culture of our ancestors entrenched in us since childhood. It is an ancient heritage where children are dressed in customs, as you can see in activities everyone is eager to take part in,” a participant added.
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
Traditionally, Muslims around the world celebrate by sacrificing an animal and distributing the meat among family, friends and the needy. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
'Everyone is happy' - Revellers mark Eid al-Adha with crazy costumes at centuries-old festival in Morocco
Locals in Chichaoua were seen wearing unique and exotic costumes made from animal skins during a centuries-old festival in celebration of Eid al-Adha on Tuesday.
Footage shows a carnival of revellers clad in goat or sheep skins dancing in the streets while others beat drums and played musical instruments.
The event is an ancient Amazigh tradition and is known under different names such as 'Bou Jouloud', 'Bou al-Batayen' and "Bilmawen'.
“We celebrate 'Bilmawen' annually by holding a carnival that starts from Lanveri district through the street to the square in a bid to spread joy among people as you can see, everyone is happy,” said the head of the 'Bilmawen Avlantlat' Association for Culture and Arts.
“It is the culture of our ancestors entrenched in us since childhood. It is an ancient heritage where children are dressed in customs, as you can see in activities everyone is eager to take part in,” a participant added.
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
Traditionally, Muslims around the world celebrate by sacrificing an animal and distributing the meat among family, friends and the needy. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Locals in Chichaoua were seen wearing unique and exotic costumes made from animal skins during a centuries-old festival in celebration of Eid al-Adha on Tuesday.
Footage shows a carnival of revellers clad in goat or sheep skins dancing in the streets while others beat drums and played musical instruments.
The event is an ancient Amazigh tradition and is known under different names such as 'Bou Jouloud', 'Bou al-Batayen' and "Bilmawen'.
“We celebrate 'Bilmawen' annually by holding a carnival that starts from Lanveri district through the street to the square in a bid to spread joy among people as you can see, everyone is happy,” said the head of the 'Bilmawen Avlantlat' Association for Culture and Arts.
“It is the culture of our ancestors entrenched in us since childhood. It is an ancient heritage where children are dressed in customs, as you can see in activities everyone is eager to take part in,” a participant added.
Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice), is one of the two major Islamic festivals. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God, before God provided a ram to sacrifice instead.
Traditionally, Muslims around the world celebrate by sacrificing an animal and distributing the meat among family, friends and the needy. This festival also marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.