France
French-Moroccan Writer Cycles 2,850 km to Mecca, Raising Climate Awareness
At 41 years old, a French writer of Moroccan origin set off from France by bicycle to reach Mecca, with the main objective of raising awareness about global warming.
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Mecca
Morocco
Saudi Arabia Likely to Cancel Hajj 2023 Due to Ongoing Health Crisis
In the current state of the health crisis, it is highly likely that this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca will not take place. Without any visibility on the epidemiological evolution, and without an effective antidote, it would be difficult to envisage a resumption of activities two months before the date of Al Hajj .
France
Grocery Store Employee Arrested for Fatal Stabbing of 23-Year-Old in Nanterre, France
A tragedy occurred in Nanterre last weekend. A 38-year-old man, employed in a grocery store on the Place de la Boule, is suspected of having fatally assaulted Ali, 23, a "helpful and uneventful" young man.
Morocco
Morocco Announces Date for Eid al-Adha 2024 Celebration
The Feast of Sacrifice or Eid al-Adha is celebrated on the 10th of the Hijri month of Dhu Al Hijjah, by the entire Muslim community around the world. The last month of the year, Dhu Al Hijjah is the month of the pilgrimage to Mecca, where millions of Muslims gather for a month to perform the ritual of Al Haj.
Morocco
65-Year-Old Moroccan Ultra-Marathoner Bikes 8,000 km from Casablanca to Mecca
The double winner of the Ultra-marathon Cup has taken on a new challenge. At 65 years old, Karim Mosta has started to cross, since April, 12 countries, thus covering the 8,000 km separating Casablanca from Mecca.
Morocco
Moroccan Child, 7, Vanishes During Family Pilgrimage to Mecca
A 7-year-old child, accompanying his parents to Mecca to perform the Umrah rites, disappeared from the hotel where his family was staying. This situation has alerted the Saudi authorities as well as the diplomatic services of the two countries.