Even though astronomical calculations tend to set the date of Eid Al fitr on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Morocco , the observation of the moon remains the preferred option for the Moroccan religious authorities for the time being.
The Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, was politely reprimanded by Moulay El Hassan, after accidentally standing in front of the crown prince during the religious vigil commemorating Laylat Al-Qadr.
The observation of the new moon of the month of Shawwal 2023/1444 will begin this Thursday, April 20, 2023, but it seems that most Arab countries will not be able to observe the crescent with the naked eye. This is at least what Hassan Talibi, astronomer and member of the Islamic Crescent Observation Project, predicts.
The Moroccan government has taken an exceptional measure by deciding to grant an additional day off to civil servants on the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday, which should take place in Morocco on Saturday, April 22.
While the majority of Muslim countries officially begin Ramadan this Thursday, March 23, 2023, Moroccans will have to wait until tonight for the decision of the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs.
The first day of the month of Chaâbane of the year 1444 of the Hegira corresponds to Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs announced yesterday in a statement.
The Royal Commission in charge of the pilgrimage in Morocco has just set the quota for the 1444 Hajj season at 34,000 pilgrims. This decision was made following the lifting of restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the requirement for pilgrims to be under 65 years of age. The procedure for paying the fees will take place in a single payment between February 27 and March 10, 2023.
The first day of the month of Rajab of the year 1444 of the Hegira corresponds to Monday, January 23, 2023, announced the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in a press release. There are therefore two months left before Ramadan .
The Atlas Lions who face the French team on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup can count on the support of the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs.
Imams in Morocco will see their allowance increase progressively over the next four years. King Mohammed VI gave the instruction, according to the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs.
Faced with the scarcity of rains, King Mohammed VI has once again ordered the performance of supplicatory prayers in all Moroccan mosques.
Morocco needs to build 200 new mosques per year, according to the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs.