Morocco
Morocco Officially Announces Start of Ramadan on March 23
The month of Ramadan of the year 1444 of the Hegira will begin this Thursday, March 23 in Morocco, the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs has just announced.
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Said A.
Bladi.net
Morocco
Morocco to Announce Ramadan Start Date Tonight After Lunar Observation
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 Habous and Islamic Affairs.
France
Ramadan Begins Thursday for Muslims in France, Belgium, and Saudi Arabia
Ramadan will officially begin on Thursday, March 23 in France, announces the Rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Chems-Eddine Hafiz.
Belgium
Ramadan 2023 Begins March 23 in Belgium, Muslim Council Announces
Ramadan will begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023, the Executive of Muslims of Belgium has just announced, following the meeting of the Council of Theologians. Here is the full text of the body:
Sport
Sevilla Goalkeeper Bounou Calls for Tactical Overhaul After Getafe Match
The Moroccan goalkeeper of Seville, Yassine Bounou , did not mince his words about his coach after the match against Getafe. In a post-match interview, Bounou said the team needed to find a way to play and win without having to rely on luck or individual player actions.
Sport
Peru Names 25-Man Squad for Friendly Against Morocco, Lapadula Included
The coach of the Peruvian national team has unveiled the list of players called up for the friendly matches of the March international break against Morocco in Spain. Coach Juan Reynoso has selected 25 players, including Gianluca Lapadula, who scored a brace last Saturday with Cagliari in the Italian Serie B. Reynoso is also counting on Raúl Ruidíaz, André Carrillo and Percy Liza as offensive weapons.
Morocco
Morocco Switches to GMT for Ramadan, Will Return to GMT+1 in April
Morocco went back to GMT time last night, in accordance with the provisions of Decree 2.18.855 of October 26, 2018 relating to legal time and the Order of the Head of Government of March 6, 2023, as part of the holy month of Ramadan .
Spain
Spanish Woman Alleges Discrimination at Morocco-Melilla Border Crossing
A Melilla resident recently denounced a discriminatory situation at the Moroccan border. According to her statements, Manuela noticed that Melilla residents were no longer required to have their passports stamped at the border, which prompted her to go to Nador accompanied by a friend, Malika, also a Melilla resident.
Morocco
Morocco's PJD Party Ordered to Repay $500,000 in Audit of Political Finances
The Court of Auditors recently published its annual report on the audit of the accounts of political parties for the year 2021. According to this report, the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) is at the top of the list of parties that must repay significant sums to the Treasury.
Sport
Portuguese Group Challenges Morocco's 2030 World Cup Bid Over Human Rights Concerns
A Portuguese association has expressed its concern about Morocco’s participation in the Iberian candidacy for the 2030 World Cup . The Portugal-Western Sahara Friendship Association has asked the Portuguese Football Federation to reconsider the incorporation of Morocco in the candidacy presented by Portugal and Spain, due to its "violent and systematic repression" of the Sahrawi people.
Morocco
Morocco Unveils $600 Million Tourism Plan to Attract 17.5 Million Visitors by 2026
The Head of the Moroccan Government chaired a signing ceremony for the deployment of a strategic roadmap for tourism 2023-2026. Its objective is to attract 17.5 million tourists, reach 120 billion in foreign exchange earnings, create 80,000 direct jobs and 120,000 indirect jobs, as well as reposition tourism as a key sector in the national economy. The budget allocated for this project is 6.1 billion dirhams.
Sport
PSG's Defensive Crisis Deepens as Hakimi Ruled Out for Rennes Clash
Achraf Hakimi, one of Paris Saint-Germain’s most important players, is currently going through a difficult period due to an injury that is forcing him to follow an individual recovery program on the pitch. This injury will make him unavailable for the match against Stade Rennais during the 28th round of Ligue 1. Unfortunately, Hakimi is not the only injured player, as PSG is facing a real defensive injury crisis.