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.
Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments
Morocco to Mark Islamic New Year 1444 on July 30, Official Announcement Pending
19 July 2022
The 1st of Muharram, marking the beginning of the new Hijri year 1444, will be celebrated on July 30 next in Morocco, according to astronomical calculations. The official date (…)
Morocco Announces Eid Al-Adha 2022 Date: July 10
30 June 2022
The official date of Eid Al-Adha in Morocco is known. It will be celebrated on Sunday, July 10, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced.
Hajj 2022: Moroccan Pilgrims Face Soaring Costs as Travel Agency Prices Surge
1 June 2022
The Hajj will be much more expensive this year for Moroccans. This very important pillar of Islam is becoming less and less accessible, especially for those who prefer to go (…)
Morocco Sets Hajj 2022 Pilgrimage Fees at 63,800 Dirhams
23 May 2022
The costs for the Hajj 2022 pilgrimage are now known. They have just been unveiled by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs and must be paid between Monday, May 30 and (…)
Morocco’s Mosque Literacy Program Reaches 4 Million, Majority Women
19 May 2022
Just over 4 million people, 70% of whom are women, have benefited from the literacy program in mosques since its launch about twenty years ago.
Mecca Pilgrimage Costs Rise: Morocco Awaits Saudi Announcement on Hajj Fees
10 May 2022
The government has provided some details on the measures taken for the proper organization of the pilgrimage. According to the explanations, the pilgrimage fees depend on the (…)
Moroccan Authorities Set Zakat Al Fitr at 20 Dirhams for Ramadan 2022
21 April 2022
The amount of zakat Al Fitr has just been announced by the Moroccan religious authorities, more precisely by the Supreme Council of Ulema (CSO).
King Mohammed VI Launches Ramadan Aid Program for 3 Million Moroccans
6 April 2022
King Mohammed VI proceeded, on Tuesday, to the launch of the 23rd edition of the national "Ramadan 1443" solidarity operation.
Morocco Bans Ramadan Prayer Tents as COVID Precaution Ahead of Holy Month
2 April 2022
In Morocco, Ramadan begins tomorrow, Sunday, April 3. Already restrictive measures: the installation of dedicated tents for Tarawih prayers is prohibited.