Morocco Sets Zakat Al Fitr at 13 Dirhams for Eid 2020
22 May 2020
The amount of Zakat Al Fitr has just been announced by the Moroccan religious authorities, and more specifically by the Supreme Council of Ulema (CSO).
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Moroccan Town Breaks Ramadan Fast Early Due to Premature Call to Prayer
21 May 2020
The inhabitants of the small town of [Martil], in northern Morocco, were misled last Wednesday by the muezzin of a mosque who was apparently too eager to break his fast.
Morocco Closes Mosques for Eid Al Fitr Prayer Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
21 May 2020
A few days before the Eid Al Fitr holiday, COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Morocco. To "preserve the health of citizens," the kingdom’s mosques will be closed during Ramadan.
French Muslim Council: Mosques to Remain Closed for Eid al-Fitr Amid COVID-19 Concerns
21 May 2020
The day after the Council of State’s decision ordering the lifting of the "general and absolute" ban on gatherings in places of worship in France, the French Council of the (…)
Moroccan King Observes Night of Destiny with Social Distancing Measures
21 May 2020
King Mohammed VI participated in a religious vigil, this Wednesday, 26th of Ramadan 1441, surrounded by Crown Prince Moulay Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, on the occasion of (…)
Algerian Family Hosts Stranded Moroccans for Ramadan Meal Amid Diplomatic Tensions
20 May 2020
An Oran family invited Moroccans to the Iftar meal during the month of Ramadan. The scene was immortalized by the Algerian television channel. Propaganda?
Moroccan Youth Face Charges for Breaking Ramadan Fast in Public
20 May 2020
The police arrested five young people, including two girls, who were smoking in broad daylight and in public in Marrakech. They are accused of violating Ramadan and confinement.
Casablanca Closes Major Market After COVID-19 Outbreak Among Vendors
20 May 2020
The famous Badr market in Casablanca, a hotbed of covid-19 infection, has been closed until further notice, Sunday, May 17, 2020.
French Mosque Offers Online Tarawih Prayers During Ramadan Lockdown
19 May 2020
In France, the mosque of Montigny-le-Bretonneux offers Muslim worshippers the possibility to follow the imam in the Tarawih prayer online during this special Ramadan month due (…)
Morocco Extends COVID-19 Lockdown for 3 Weeks, Delaying Reopening Plans
18 May 2020
Morocco has extended the period of the state of health emergency for an additional 3 weeks in the fight against the covid-19 pandemic. This decision comes as the kingdom was (…)