Moroccan Arabs of Morocco

Thanksgiving was historically a religious observation to give thanks to God. Most Americans today celebrate by gathering at home with family or friends for a holiday feast. As Americans gather with their families and friends to celebrate this time of Thanksgiving, Moroccan Arabs will be celebrating the Eid al-Adha, the “Festival of Sacrifice.” This is a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of obedience to God. As Moroccan Arabs celebrate this holiday, they will also be feasting on the meat of an animal (most likely a sheep) that will be sacrificed. Sadly, the majority of them have not yet heard of the ultimate sacrifice made through Jesus Christ. “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Here is the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.’ . . . Again the next day, John was standing with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, ‘Look! The Lamb of God!’ The two disciples heard him say this and followed Jesus” (John 1:29, 36-37, HCSB). Please pray that the hearts of Moroccan Arabs will be open to the Lamb of God, Jesus. Ask that they will be shown the Lamb of God and that they, too, will hear His call and follow Him. As Moroccan Arabs celebrate the Eid al-Adha this November, may their hearts yearn for true reconciliation with God.