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Inside the Walls of Old Medinas: Preparing for Eid El Fitr

By Kim J. Avalos and Tatiana Flowers

Inside the Walls of Old Medinas- Moroccan man in Rabat — I am proud of my job because sometimes I get old pieces that are 100-200 old and when I fix it, it's my passion and pleasure.

Jul 5, 2016

By Kim J. Avalos and Tatiana Flowers

Rabat – As Ramadan closes, Morocco World News compiled small vignettes of Moroccan people’s reflections on fasting this year, as well as what people have planned for Eid.

“Inside the Walls of Old Medinas” is a compilation of thoughts and opinions gathered from a group of people randomly selected on the streets of Rabat, as well as the Old Medina. People of both genders and a wide variety of ages were interviewed for this package.

Some of the answers included, “I like this Ramadan. It’s a little hard and difficult because of the sun but it’s still good. The day is long, but we’re still pleased,” and “Families meet with each other and people gather together. The soul and people change and become more active. Traditional industry and the atmosphere evolve.”

To see more, view the video below.

Inside the Walls of Old Medinas- street vender in Rabat — Even though they say I am an old lady, I do fast.

Inside the Walls of Old Medinas- woman selling pancakes in Rabat — I am a housewife and I work. I bring the kids to my mom and then come back to work.

Inside the Walls of Old Medinas- old woman in Rabat — Now I am like a housewife at home. With the kids and the husband, I am like a housewife.

Inside the Walls of Old Medinas- Shop owner in Rabat — I love these times of celebration because there is an atmosphere which is different than that of the other days of the year.

Inside the Walls of Old Medinas- Smile from Rabat — There is a small difference between what adults and young people do [for Ramadan]. But there are common things we do all together as respect toward tradition and religion.

There is a small difference between what adults and young people do [for Ramadan]. But there are common things we do all together as respect toward tradition and religion. — I like the benefits [of Ramadan] for the help, lightness and peacefulness of mind.