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Rabat – King Mohammed VI will lead the Eid Al-Adha prayer at the Hassan II Mosque in Tetouan on Monday, June 17, according to the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol, and Chancellery.
The prayer, marking the Islamic festival of Eid Al-Adha, will commence at 10:30 a.m. and will be broadcasted live on both radio and television. The event falls on the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar, equivalent to June 17 this year.
“The Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol, and Chancellery announces that King Mohammed VI, Amir Al Mouminine, may God assist Him, will perform the Eid Al-Adha prayer tomorrow, Monday, the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah 1445 H, corresponding to June 17, 2024, at the Hassan II Mosque in the city of Tetouan,” the statement read.
Eid Al-Adha is one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar, commemorating the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. The festival is marked by prayers, feasts, and charitable giving.
In Morocco, it is customary for individuals to don traditional garments such as the “jellaba” and “balgha” (traditional shoes), while children often receive new clothes for the occasion.
The morning of Eid sees men, women, and children gathering at mosques or outdoor prayer areas called “musallas” to participate in the Eid prayers.
The act of sacrificing a sheep, goat, or cow, holds particular significance during Eid Al-Adha, symbolizing obedience and the willingness to make sacrifices in accordance with one’s faith.
Individuals warmly embrace one another, exchanging greetings with the phrase “Eid Mubarak,” meaning “Have a blessed Eid.” Gift-giving to children is common, and visits to friends and family are cherished aspects of the festivities.
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