Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments

Morocco Likely to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Saturday as New Moon Sighting Expected Friday

18 April 2023

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 (…)

Morocco Extends Eid al-Fitr Holiday for Public Sector Workers

16 April 2023

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 (…)

Morocco to Announce Ramadan Start Date Tonight After Lunar Observation

22 March 2023

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 (…)

Islamic Month of Sha’ban Begins February 22, Ramadan Approaches

21 February 2023

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 (…)

Morocco Allows Women Under 45 to Perform Hajj Without Male Guardian, Sets 34,000 Pilgrim Quota

9 February 2023

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 (…)

Islamic Calendar: Rajab Begins, Marking Two Months Until Ramadan 2023

23 January 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 (…)

Morocco’s World Cup Success Backed by Islamic Affairs Ministry, Echoing Coach’s "Diro Niya" Mantra

13 December 2022

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.

Morocco’s King Orders Pay Raise for Imams and Muezzins Over Next 4 Years

2 December 2022

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 (…)

Morocco’s King Orders Nationwide Prayer for Rain Amid Drought Concerns

29 November 2022

Faced with the scarcity of rains, King Mohammed VI has once again ordered the performance of supplicatory prayers in all Moroccan mosques.

Morocco Plans Massive Mosque Expansion: 200 New Houses of Worship Annually

29 October 2022

Morocco needs to build 200 new mosques per year, according to the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs.