Morocco
Morocco Sets Date for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Celebration
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs officially announced the beginning of the month of Rabi-I 1443 of the Hijri calendar and the date of Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi.
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Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
Morocco
Morocco Sets Date for Aid Al Mawlid Celebration on October 19, 2021
Moroccans are now informed of the date of the celebration of Aid Al Mawlid 1443 / 2021. The Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs has just announced it.
Morocco
Morocco Suspends Mosque Officials for Political Campaigning Ahead of Elections
Three muezzins from the Unity and Reform Movement (MUR) were suspended by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs for campaigning in a mosque in favor of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) in Kénitra. The head of the department, Ahmed Taoufiq, had nevertheless called on imams and preachers to be neutral and impartial in the upcoming elections scheduled for September 8.
Morocco
Morocco Bans Eid Al-Adha Prayers in Mosques Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Due to the crowds observed during the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Thursday, July 15, 2021, that the Eid prayer will not take place in the musallas, let alone in the mosques. This is part of the preventive measures taken to fight the spread of the Coronavirus.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Eid Al Adha Date for July 21, 2021
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday, July 10, the date of the celebration of Eid Al Adha in Morocco.
Morocco
Morocco Bans Political Activity in Mosques Ahead of Elections
Mosques are prohibited from getting involved in political disputes. This is what the Minister of Endowments affirmed this week, telling Islamist deputies, as well as parties, that they must avoid, on the eve of the elections, seducing imams and other religious officials.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Vertical Graves to Address Cemetery Overcrowding Crisis
Morocco is facing a problem of cemetery saturation in Casablanca and other major cities. During the oral question session last Monday, Ahmed Taoufiq, Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, proposed the implementation of vertical graves as a solution.
Morocco
Moroccan Imams and Muezzins Protest for Better Working Conditions Outside Parliament
Exasperated by their precarious living conditions, the imams and muezzins of Morocco organized a sit-in on Monday in front of the Parliament in Rabat. They denounce the deaf ear of the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs to their multiple grievances.
Morocco
Saudi Arabia Limits 2021 Hajj to Residents, Excluding Foreign Pilgrims
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that the Royal Commission for the Pilgrimage will maintain for the next Hajj season the results of the draw (lists of selected and waiting lists of the official organization and tourist travel agencies) for the 1441 AH season. Moroccans will not be able to perform the 2021 Hajj due to the exclusion of all nationalities.
Morocco
Morocco to Reopen Mosques Gradually Starting June 8, Ministry Announces
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs made public this Tuesday, June 1, the schedule for the reopening of mosques. The process starts on June 8 and ends on July 20, 2021.
Morocco
Morocco Plans to Reopen Quranic Schools in September, Pending COVID Situation
The doors of Quranic schools could reopen again in early September 2021 if the epidemiological situation allows it. This is the assurance given by the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq.
Morocco
Morocco's King Orders Reopening of Mosques with Safety Measures
In Morocco , mosques are now allowed to reopen their doors. This announcement was made by Ahmed Toufiq, Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, before the House of Representatives, this Monday.