Rabat – The official Moroccan pilgrimage delegation departed today for Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj rituals this season.
Abdeljabbar Rachidi, the Secretary of State to the Minister of Solidarity, is heading the official delegation.
He expressed satisfaction with his appointment by the monarch to lead the official delegation this year.
Rachidi also emphasized his commitment to following up on the Moroccan pilgrims and monitoring their accommodation conditions and overall well-being during this Hajj season.
He recalled King Mohammed VI’s royal message on May 4, urging pilgrims to represent Morocco in the best possible manner and to embody the noble values of Islam, including integrity, good conduct, solidarity and sincere devotion to God.
Moroccan pilgrims performing Hajj this season amount to 34,000.
Earlier this month, the Islamic Affairs Ministry announced the launch of “Rakb Al Hajj”, an application to support pilgrims during this year’sHajj season and to facilitate the performance of Hajj rituals for nationals.
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, making it a mandatory religious duty for all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable.
This year, Arafah Day (one of the most important rituals in Hajj) will take place on May 26.
Arafah day falls on the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, the final and twelfth month in the Islamic calendar. The day marks the second day of the Hajj pilgrimage. Millions of Muslims gather on the plains of Mount Arafat to seek Allah’s mercy and forgiveness.
Mount Arafat is where the Prophet Muhammad delivered his final sermon.
On the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah, millions of Muslims in Saudi Arabia and beyond observe Eid al-Adha.
The feast is one of the most important Islamic holidays worldwide. Also known as the festival of sacrifice, Eid al-Adha honors Prophet Ibrahim’s absolute devotion to God, commemorating his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience.
