King Mohammed VI pays respects to late King Mohammed V on anniversary of his passing

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Prince Moulay Ahmed, paid his respects on Tuesday at the grave of the late King Mohammed V.

The tribute took place on the occasion of the anniversary of the passing of the Father of the Nation, which coincides with the 10th day of the holy month of Ramadan.

This annual ritual holds great symbolic importance in Moroccan royal tradition. The commemoration of King Mohammed V, who led Morocco to independence and modernization, is a national moment of reflection, strengthening the spiritual and symbolic bonds between the King, the royal family, and the nation. The ceremony included collective prayers and invocations, following the country’s historical and religious traditions.