Every year Moroccans celebrate the first day of Ramadan. The pastry, the traditional dishes and the spiritual vibes all ready for 30 days. But how about those who are forced to leave the country for studies, work or family purposes ? How do Moroccans living abroad get by during this holy month ? Yabiladi spoke to Moroccans residing in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy and France to give an idea about Ramadan abroad.
Saeida Rouass is a Moroccan-British writer who has a strong connection to Moroccan history. In her book Assembly of the Dead (Jemaa el-Fnaa in Arabic), she tells the story of a Moroccan Jack the Ripper in a one of its kind detective story.
Moroccans will be celebrating Ashura on Sunday 1st of October, commemorating the 10th of Muharram of the new Hijri year, 1439. Families in the Kingdom have their own way of enjoying the day through several rituals, customs and traditions. Some of these are related to significant historical events. Details.
Born in the Netherlands, Nadia Zerouali is a cook book author and TV presenter who believes that sharing is caring. Her career has enabled her to preserve the memory of bi-cultural mothers in the Netherlands through cooking.
Born in Rabat, Khalid Dahbi’s love for culinary arts made him tour Europe for years. Based in London, the Moroccan man is a successful chef in the City and an entrepreneur who is fascinated with luxury and sophistication.