Child disappearances fuel rumors of «treasure rituals» in Morocco, association urges caution

Amid a surge of anxiety over recent child disappearances in Morocco, social media has been rife with unverified theories linking these incidents to ritual practices and lunar events. As speculation mounts, child protection advocates urge reliance on official data and caution against spreading fear, emphasizing the need for robust safety education and prompt reporting mechanisms.

Ramadan Through the Ages #2: From the Kaaba’s covering to organized Iftars in the Umayyad era

Under the Umayyad dynasty, the Islamic world experienced significant territorial expansion and political stability, while the caliphs maintained the sanctity of Ramadan, enhancing its religious and cultural practices. From renewing the Kaaba’s covering to organizing grand feasts and introducing desserts like knafeh, the Umayyads left a lasting legacy on Ramadan's observance, intertwining religious devotion with state-sponsored grandeur.

Ancient medicinal plant use revealed in Morocco's prehistoric burial rituals

Ephedra, an ancient medicinal plant, was used in funerary rituals and possibly for therapeutic purposes by prehistoric communities in Morocco, accoring to a Nature recent study. Fossilized plant remains found in the Grotte des Pigeons indicate the symbolic and medicinal significance of plants among the Iberomaurusians, early hunter-gatherers in North Africa.

More funerals are organized in Brussels according to the Muslim rituals