Eid al-Adha for this year has just been canceled in Morocco. This was announced in a letter by King Mohammed VI, the Commander of the Faithful, read Wednesday evening by Morocco's Islamic Affairs Minister in a TV broadcast. «We invite our beloved people to refrain from making the sacrifice this year», reads the King's letter. «Instead, we will carry out the sacrifice on behalf of the nation, following the example of our Prophet Mohamed, who, when sacrificing, said, 'This is
Nonprofit organization Freedom House, known for its research on democracy, political freedom, and human rights, today released its 2025 Political Rights and Civil Liberties Index. In its tenth annual report, titled «The Uphill Battle to Safeguard Rights», which analyzed 195 countries, the organization classified Morocco as «partially free», awarding it a score of 37 out of 100. The higher the score, the greater the country's freedom. Morocco scored 13 out of 40 in
The Spanish national police recently expelled a 53-year-old Moroccan citizen, following his 2018 arrest and conviction for terrorism-related activities linked to a cell operating in Catalonia. This expulsion is accompanied by a ten-year ban from entering the Schengen area. The man, a hairdresser in Mataró, was involved in recruiting fighters for the terrorist group ISIS at his workplace. According to Spanish media, the investigation began in 2015, with cooperation from Morocco,
Major League Soccer (MLS) has fined Argentine forward Lionel Messi of Inter Miami for inappropriate behavior toward New York City's assistant coach, Moroccan Mehdi Ballouchy, following their match last Sunday. The league has not disclosed the amount of the fine. The incident, captured on video, shows Messi approaching Ballouchy and placing his hand on his neck before heading to the locker room. This behavior violated league rules, which prohibit placing «hands to the face/head/neck of an
The 18th edition of the Jazzablanca festival, set to take place from July 3 to 12, 2025, will expand to ten days for the first time, offering original performances and an immersive experience at Anfa Park Village. The lineup includes Salif Keïta, Jordan Rakei, Tif, Emel, and Alfa Mist, along with Aïta Mon Amour, Waaju & Majid Bekkas Trio, and Ezra Collective, the organizers announced. «The beating heart of the festival, Jazzablanca Village, has been designed as a space for
«Family ties remain a fundamental value for many», asserts the Royal Institute for Strategic Studies (IRES). This holds true even across geographical distances, particularly for expatriates, as highlighted in the third edition of the national survey on social connections. The findings indicate that relationships with relatives living abroad remain strong.
Investigations into a recently discovered tunnel in Trajal, believed to have been used for smuggling large quantities of drugs between Morocco and Ceuta, are still ongoing. In this context, Judge María Tardón of Spain’s National Court has requested judicial assistance from Moroccan authorities to strengthen security cooperation in the case. According to Spanish media, the court has sent a judicial delegation to allow the Civil Guard to extend its investigation beyond
Since September 2023, Morocco has been facing a severe measles outbreak, with nearly 25,000 suspected cases, including 6,300 confirmed infections and 120 deaths. The outbreak has spread beyond Morocco, with both France and Spain reporting imported cases. In Spain, measles has become a growing concern for health authorities. The country recorded 107 confirmed cases in the first eight weeks of 2025, across eight active clusters in different regions. This marks a sharp increase compared to the
To support Moroccans abroad during Ramadan in their countries of residence, the Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad is mobilizing 272 representatives as part of its annual program. Academics, theological researchers, and Quran reciters will lead discussions and exchange sessions, highlighting the enlightened principles of Islam that promote coexistence in host countries.
On the 26th of February King Mohammed V passed away after undergoing a minor surgery. His death has raised several questions regarding the efficiency of the medical staff that performed the operation.
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