Morocco to Subsidize Food Prices Ahead of Ramadan Amid Rising Costs
4 March 2022
To mitigate the effects of rising prices, the Moroccan government plans to subsidize certain products. A dialogue has been opened with professionals in this regard.
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Ramadan 2022: Morocco Announces Start of Sha’aban, Signaling Holy Month’s Approach
3 March 2022
The first day of the month of Sha’aban of the year 1443 of the Hegira corresponds to Friday, March 4, 2022, announced the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in a press (…)
Morocco Launches Ramadan Price Checks to Ensure Fair Food Costs
1 March 2022
At the initiative of the Ministry of the Interior, unannounced inspections are being carried out in all the souks and markets of the kingdom, to control and monitor the (…)
Morocco Ensures Milk Supply for Ramadan Despite Drought Concerns
25 February 2022
Morocco has sufficient reserves, particularly in soft wheat and milk. Fears of a shortage, fueled by the effects of the drought, have been dispelled by the government.
Morocco Considers Easing COVID Restrictions for Stadiums and Mosques During Ramadan
24 February 2022
Professor Azeddine Ibrahimi, member of the National Technical and Scientific Advisory Committee on Vaccination, believes that the government should opt for a gradual lifting of (…)
Saudi Arabia Sets Eid al-Adha Date for July 20, Marking Major Islamic Holiday
10 July 2021
After Ramadan, Muslims are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Saudi Arabia announced on Friday, July 9, the date of this celebration.
Moroccan Mayor Sentenced for Urging Ramadan Curfew Violation During Pandemic
5 June 2021
Mekki El Hannoudi, mayor of Louta, was sentenced to two months in prison with a suspended sentence for calling on his constituents to violate the nighttime curfew imposed (…)
Morocco Sentences Two for Public Fast-Breaking and Drug Use During Ramadan
30 May 2021
Two individuals were sentenced to one month in prison with a suspended sentence for non-observance of the Ramadan fast and public drug use. This is the verdict handed down by (…)
Morocco to Observe Crescent Moon for Eid al-Fitr on May 12
11 May 2021
The observation of the crescent moon announcing the beginning of the month of Shawwal will take place on Wednesday, Ramadan 29, 1442 of the Hegira corresponding to May 12, (…)
Morocco Weighs Decision on Eid El-Fitr Prayer Amid COVID-19 Concerns
11 May 2021
Many Moroccans are awaiting the government’s decision on whether or not to allow the Eid El-Fitr prayer in mosques. The tarawih prayers had been banned during Ramadan.