In-depth articles on Islamic practices, prayer times, Zakat and more, written for Muslims in Morocco
The complete Islamic calendar for 2027 in Morocco: Isra and Mi'raj, Laylat al-Bara'ah, Ramadan 1448 and Eid al-Fitr, Hajj and Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year 1449, Ashura and Mawlid an-Nabi, with confirmed 1448 dates, accurate astronomical estimates and links to detailed guides.
The 20th edition of the King Mohammed VI International Award in Quran memorization, recitation, tajwid and tafsir (August 2026): 83 reciters from 45 countries, the competition branches and rules, prize values, the 2005 founding dahir, and how Moroccans can prepare for the next edition.
On 12 August 2026 a solar eclipse crossed Morocco — yet the Ministry of Awqaf did not hold Salat al-Kusuf in mosques. The Maliki ruling on eclipse-prayer timing, why an after-Asr eclipse is excluded, the scholarly difference, and the worship Muslims are asked to perform instead.
Mawlid an-Nabi 1448 AH in Morocco — confirmed Tuesday 25 August 2026 (12 Rabi al-Awwal), how Morocco confirmed the date by crescent sighting, Moroccan traditions (Dala'il al-Khayrat, sweets, the King's ceremony), and the Maliki view.
Accurate prayer times in Mohammedia, Morocco today. Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha times from the Ministry of Habous. Salat schedule updated daily for 2026.
A practical Maliki guide to qasr (shortening) and jama' (combining) prayers while traveling this summer, the travel du'a, finding prayer space on Moroccan roads, and how long you may keep the traveler's concessions.