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Dates are known to be full of natural sugars, vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. It's traditional to break the fast by first snacking on some dates to give a quick energy boost and prepare the digestive system for a full meal. Couples should also behave appropriately, as public displays of affection are frowned upon.Ramadan is not far away now - but how prepared are you? As a key event in the Islamic calendar, it will mean millions of Muslims across the UK and round the world taking part in a month of daily fasting.Įach day begins with an early meal called suhoor and, after the fast during daylight hours, there is another meal in the evening called iftar.
Tight and revealing clothes are a strict no-no, specifically so for women. Men and women should cover their shoulders and knees at all times. It is also advisable to dress modestly during Ramadan. Drinking in public places is unacceptable, and most hotels as well, do not serve drinks during Ramadan. Though these restrictions are not imposed on tourists and visitors, it is best to consume food discreetly in restaurants or in private.Īlcohol is not sold in Morocco starting from ten days before the holy month. It is illegal for Moroccan citizens and residents to eat or drink in public during Ramadan, except in special cases like pregnancy or illnesses. Community and social gatherings are also held as a gesture of brotherhood. Dates, milk, juices, and sweets are also served as accompaniments to provide the sugar and energy required for the day.įamilies and friends often come together to break their fasts. The iftar, or as it is more commonly called, ftour usually consists of tagine-a meat and vegetable stew, harira-a tomato and lentil soup, fried fish, hard-boiled eggs, khobz-a crusty Moroccan bread, pancakes, flatbreads and different sweet and savoury pastries. In the days leading up to Ramadan, Moroccan women prepare traditional sweets like sellou and chebakia for the entire month. Young girls deck up in fine clothes, gold ornaments and put make-up and henna. Boys too dress festively in brand new djellabas, fez and balgha. This is also the only time when children who haven’t reached puberty fast during the month. Families come together for this special occasion and share traditional dinners. Laylat al-Qadr, which is celebrated on mostly the 27th night of the month is amongst the holiest events in Islam. During this holy month, extra congregational prayers are also held for people to read the Quran and devote themselves to Allah. Moroccans head out to nearby mosques for the tarawih and tahajjud prayers. After the iftar, the sounding of a cannon marks the start of the day-long fasts, and after sunset, zowaka, an air raid siren alerts Muslims that they may now eat and drink. Ramadan in MoroccoĪ typical day of Ramadan in Morocco begins with the nafar, that is the town crier blowing the horn to wake up families for the pre-dawn meal. It is predicted that Ramadan 2023 in Morocco will fall on Thursday, March 23, 2023, and followed by the Eid al Fitr festival on Friday, April 21, 2023. However, it can be estimated by Muslim scholars and authorities by observing the appearance and cycle of the moon. The beginning of Ramadan is subject to the sighting of the moon and hence, there is some degree of uncertainty involved.
So, as we prepare to welcome the holiest of months, here are the dates, calendar, and guide to spending Ramadan 2023 in Morocco. Reading the Quran and making a charitable donation (Zakat-al-Fitr) are also encouraged. As a way of honouring this auspicious period of time, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, any form of violence, anger, and also husband-wife intimacy from the breaking of dawn until the setting of the sun. It is believed that during this month Allah revealed the holy Quran to Prophet Muhammad through the angel Gabriel. Through stringent fasting, discipline, introspection, and prayer, Muslims elevate their level of spiritual and physical submission to Allah, express their gratitude, and seek his forgiveness. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Hijri calendar (a lunar calendar), is considered the holiest month in the Islamic faith. This article has been reviewed by Wego ’s editorial team to ensure that the content is up to date & accurate.
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