The decision to declare a period of national mourning in Morocco remains the prerogative of the king and is announced upon the death of prominent figures within the Kingdom and in friendly and brotherly countries, or after tragic events such as natural disasters. What are the most prominent occasions when the Kingdom has declared national mourning ?
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.