Latest Listed Official Holiday Events in All Regions
Eid Al Istiqulal (Independence Day) - Sunday, 18 Nov 2012
Official Holiday - All Regions - All Cities
With celebrations taking place throughout Morocco, Eid Al Istiqulal commemorates the country's independence. ...
Fatih Muharram (Islamic New Year) - Thursday, 15 Nov 2012
Official Holiday - All Regions - All Cities
Celebrated on the first day ofthe first month of the Islamic calendar, Fatih Muharram provides an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the significance of the month, as well as reflecting on the Hijra made by the Prophet Mohammed to the city of Medi ...
Eid Al Massira Al Khadra (Anniversary of the Green March) - Tuesday, 06 Nov 2012
Official Holiday - All Regions - All Cities
Eid Al Massira Al Khadra commemorates the event on 6 November 1975 when around 350,000 unarmed Moroccans along with 27,000 soldiers under the direction of King Hassan II marched to the border of Western Sahara calling for the territory to be returned ...
Eid ul-Adha - Friday, 26 Oct 2012
Official Holiday - All Regions - All Cities
Celebrated by adherents of the Islamic faith, Eid ul-Adha is a reminder of the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael in obedience to a command from God. ...
Eid Al Milad (Birthday of King Mohammed VI) - Tuesday, 21 Aug 2012
Official Holiday - All Regions - All Cities
With the emphasis on the youth of Morocco, this day is dedicated to the celebration of King Mohammed VI's birthday. ...
Thaourat al-malik wa shâab (Revolution of the King and the People) - Monday, 20 Aug 2012
Official Holiday - All Regions - All Cities
This day is in remembrance of the return to Morocco of King Mohammed V following a period of exile spent in Madagascar. His return to Morocco began the negotiations which eventually led to the country's independence. ...
Eid ul-Fitr - Sunday, 19 Aug 2012
Official Holiday - All Regions - All Cities
Marking the period of fasting and intense worship known as Ramadan, Eid ul-Fitr is a time for adherents of the Muslim faith to express thanks to Allah. ...
Algeria
Bangladesh
Ecuador
Nepal
Nicaragua
Puerto Rico
Russia
Scotland
South Africa
Ukraine
Virtual Countries