Amal Labarre Ahlafi is walking 1,600 kilometers from Al-Quds to Mecca, a journey inspired by her passion for peace and the lives of the Prophet's Companions. Despite many obstacles, she is determined to complete this symbolic pilgrimage and share (...)
Syria, under the leadership of President Ahmed Al-Charaa, has officially severed ties with the Polisario. In the presence of Moroccan representatives, the new Syrian authorities declared the separatist movement persona non grata. This decision (...)
King Mohammed VI has ordered the reopening of Morocco's embassy in Damascus, which has been closed since 2012. «This gesture will open new horizons in the historical relations between our two countries and our two peoples», declared the monarch in a (...)
In a statement circulated by its own news agency, the Polisario claims that the Syrian presidency denies the presence of its fighters in Syrian prisons—an apparent counteroffensive as the Front faces an international campaign to designate it a (...)
The Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Jeddah has issued a notice to Moroccan citizens regarding potential violations of entry and residency regulations in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season of 1446 AH (2025 AD). The consulate (...)
Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, co-chaired the 14th session of the Moroccan-Saudi Joint Commission on Wednesday, March 5, in Mecca.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Riyadh reaffirmed (...)
The Algerian president has decided not to attend the extraordinary Arab League summit scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, in Cairo, APS reported on Sunday, citing a «well-informed source». Instead, Algeria will be represented at the summit by its (...)
Khalid Aboubi, a Marrakech native and cycling enthusiast, explores and documents the history of his city's streets and neighborhoods, sharing stories and insights through social media. Driven by a passion for history, he relies on both research and (...)
French left-wing political party France Insoumise (LFI) MEP Rima Hassan has commented on relations between Rabat and Tel Aviv, established on December 10, 2020. «One wonders what the King of Morocco is waiting for to break off diplomatic relations (...)
Karim Mosta, a retired grandfather from France, recently completed a 15,000-kilometer cycling journey from Casablanca to Beijing, inspired by Ibn Battuta's travels. Known for his long-distance challenges, Mosta shares his life experiences with (...)
Five Moroccan pilgrims have died in Mecca since the start of the 2024/1445 Hajj season, Morocco's Consul General in Jeddah, Abdelillah Daddas, said on Wednesday in a phone call with Radio Aswat.
Daddas said three of the deceased pilgrims died in (...)
Tunisians buy sheep at a Mellacine animals market in Tunis on November 12, 2010 in preparation for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice, which marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and is celebrated in (...)
Forget Bali's crowds and Mexico's price tag. Whether you are chasing small or large waves, Morocco is the new Mecca of surfers. In addition to the good waves and great vibes, Morocco has it all. Red Bull's «NO CONTEST OFF TOUR» reveals Morocco's (...)
لا يمكن لحدث سنوي عظيم واستثنائي في ثقافة البشر وتدينهم مثل موسم الحج ألا يقتحم الأعمال السينمائية والتلفزيونية الوثائقية والدرامية من زوايا مختلفة.
ورغم الصعاب التقنية التي يطرحها تصوير حدث كبير بحجم الحج، فقد تمكنت العديد من الأعمال التصويرية من (...)
Saadi prince Mohamed El Attaz went for pilgrimage when he turned twenty. On his way, he was captured by Christians and reduced to slavery. After five years he converted to Roman Catholicism and became one of the first and only Muslim nobles to join (...)
Du fin fond de mon confinement jusqu'à ses confins, je récidive après mon article « Brefs propos sur le confinement », vu que nous sommes tous appelés à jouer les prolongations sans qu'on sache jusqu'à quand et que l'affaire semble plutôt tourner à (...)
Du fin fond de mon confinement jusqu'à ses confins, je récidive après mon article « Brefs propos sur le confinement », vu que nous sommes tous appelés à jouer les prolongations sans qu'on sache jusqu'à quand et que l'affaire semble plutôt tourner à (...)
Muslim worshippers circumambulate around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca on August 17, 2018 prior to the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city. Muslims from across the world (...)
Muslim worshippers circumambulate around the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca on August 17, 2018 prior to the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in the holy city. Muslims from across the world (...)
Dans un clip posté en ligne et intitulée «Bent Mecca» [La Fille de La Mecque »], Asayel Slay salue le courage et la force des femmes vivant dans la ville la plus sainte de l'islam.
Pour les autorités de La Mecque, la rappeuse saoudienne a offensé (...)
Une rappeuse saoudienne de couleur est désormais dans le collimateur des autorités de la Mecque après que cette dernière ait publié une chanson intitulée « Bnt Mecca », (la fille de Mecca). Les internautes crient au scandale.
La jeune rappeuse (...)
Iconic Moroccan dishes reflect the history events that influenced Moroccans' way of living. From Al Andalus to the Middle East, Morocco shares several secret recipes with other countries, including the Prophet's favorite dish.
The Moroccan cuisine (...)
Climate change could harm Muslims planning to visit Saudi Arabia in the coming years to perform Hajj. The findings of a new study reveal that future Hajj seasons are expected to take place in hot summers.
The Muslim pilgrimage, known among Muslims (...)
A report by the University of Leeds reveals that the prices of hajj trips have increased by 25% in the last five years for British pilgrims. As a response, the British government called for «better industry compliance and self-regulation».
The (...)
Jannat Al-Baqi is the oldest cemetery in Islam. It is the resting place of several Islamic figures, including the Prophet's son, companions and wives. Al-Baqi, which held a great significance for Muslims in Al Madinah, was destroyed by the Wahhabi (...)