Rabat – The Morocco’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs announced today that Eid Al Fitr will take place on Monday, March 31st.
The Islamic Ministry announced the news after the religious authorities had confirmed that the crescent moon was spotted for the month of Shawwal, which marked the end of Ramadan.
Visible with the crescent moon will be eid al fitr on Monday, and therefore, Moroccan Will enjoy a long weekend on Monday and Tuesday.
The announcement confirms the predictions of the astronomer Ibrahim Akhyam, who said the Morocco world news that the moon will be visible this evening until an official confirmation from the Ministry.
Eid al Fitr is another important religious holiday in which Muslims flock to mosques around the world to carry out oath prayers.
According to Eid prayers, families gather after 29 to 30 days of fasting from dawn to sunset every day for the first morning breakfast.
Four or breakfast tables in Morocco are usually decorated with various hearty and sweet meals, especially with baked goods and Moroccan cookies on zoBel or almond base.
Moroccans also serve special bread-like dishes such as MSSms, a butter-like flat bread that is usually served with honey (less), cheese and sometimes Amlou, an peanut or almond paste. Baghrir, also known as Moroccan Pancakes, is a start -up of the Moroccans during the oath.
No four is completely without a cup of steaming hot mint tea, which can also have Sheeba or saffron as an additional herbs.
Morocco almost on March 2 for Ramadan, in contrast to other countries that started fasting the Holy Month on March 1, including Saudi Arabia, Vae, Qatar, Egypt.
Beyond the breakfast festival, Eid Al Fitr in Morocco is something special for his morning atmosphere. The streets are full of solemn greetings such as “Mbrook L ‘Eid” or “Mbrook A’awashrkom” – just two of many options, how people greet and wish for one -sided happy Eid celebrations.
Children carry new clothes on oath and stand up next to the door of their houses in the early morning to show their new styles, or maybe brag about their “Eidi” – cash that they receive from their relatives on this occasion.
Both Moroccan men and women adorn themselves in new Gandoras or Djellabas, but the women may also wear beautiful kaftans and takashitas to celebrate oath stylishly.
