Mawlid al-Nabawi: Popular Enthusiasm and Royal Ceremony
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Mawlid al-Nabawi, or the celebration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, is one of the most important religious events in the Muslim world.
In Morocco, it is an official public holiday that will be celebrated on Friday, September 5, 2025.
This holiday is marked by:
- Special prayers in mosques,
- Recitations from the Quran,
- family and religious gatherings,
- as well as cultural traditions such as the Moussem des Bougies in Salé or the Sufi ceremonies in Meknes.
👑 A royal ceremony tonight in Rabat for Mawlid al-Nabawi
On the occasion of this spiritual celebration, King Mohammed VI, in his capacity as Commander of the Faithful, will preside over a religious ceremony at the Hassan Grand Mosque in Rabat on Thursday, September 4, at 7 p.m.
According to the official statement from the Ministry of the Royal Household, this celebration will include:
- reading verses from the Quran,
- praise to the Prophet Muhammad,
- as well as religious teachings emphasizing the values of peace, brotherhood, and humanity.
This ceremony reflects the Kingdom of Morocco’s attachment to its Islamic identity, as well as the central role of the monarchy in preserving religious traditions.
📅 Program and national celebration
| Event | Date & Time | Location | Special features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal ceremony | Thursday, September 4 – 7 p.m. | Hassan II Mosque, Rabat | Chaired by King Mohammed VI |
| Mawlid Day | Friday, September 5, 2025 | All of Morocco | Holidays, prayers, traditions |
Mawlid al-Nabawi in Morocco is much more than just a public holiday: it is a time for spirituality, gathering, and tradition.
Tonight’s royal ceremony in Rabat highlights the central place of this holiday in the country’s religious and cultural life, as well as the role of the King as the guarantor of Islamic values and Morocco’s spiritual unity.
