Numerous citizens lined the route taken by the royal procession to share the joy of this blessed day with His Majesty the King, Commander of the Faithful, and to wish the Sovereign a happy festival and a long life.
Upon His arrival at the mosque, the Sovereign reviewed a detachment of the Royal Guard who were presenting honors.
After the Eid prayer, the Imam highlighted in his sermon the profound meanings of Eid Al-Adha, which culminates the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah during which Muslims strengthen their faith in God and thank Him for the many blessings He has granted them. The Imam noted that this festival is a divine gift through which unity, brotherhood, mutual assistance, and solidarity among Muslims are manifested.
Emphasizing that the Almighty had blessed the Kingdom of Morocco with the Institution of Commandery of the Faithful, the Imam affirmed that His Majesty the King, Commander of the Faithful, may God glorify Him, protector of the Nation and Religion, has wisely and insightfully made Morocco a prosperous nation through the structural projects He has launched, elevating the Kingdom among the Nations and making it a model at regional and international levels.
The Imam also noted that His Majesty the King, may God preserve Him, ensures above all the practice of worship and the consecration of its values and precepts.
The Imam concluded by praying to the Most High to preserve His Majesty the King, Commander of the Faithful, to crown His actions with success for the benefit of His faithful people, and to bless Him in the persons of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, and all the members of the Illustrious Royal Family.
He also offered prayers for the souls of the late Sovereigns, His Majesty King Mohammed V and His Majesty King Hassan II, may God welcome them into His Holy Mercy.
Afterward, His Majesty the King, Commander of the Faithful, performed the ritual sacrifice, following the tradition of Prophet Sidna Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon Him. Subsequently, the mosque’s Imam performed the slaughter of the second sheep.
His Majesty the King then returned to the Royal Palace amidst the cheers of the numerous citizens who came to reiterate their unwavering attachment to the Glorious Alawid Throne and to the August person of His Majesty the King. At the same time, cannon shots resounded on the occasion of this festive day.
At the Royal Palace, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, may God assist Him, accompanied by HRH Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, and HH Prince Moulay Ahmed, received greetings from the Head of Government, the presidents of the two Chambers of Parliament, the deputy president of the Supreme Council of the Judicial Power, First President of the Court of Cassation, the president of the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Attorney General of the King at the Court of Cassation, the dean of the Islamic diplomatic corps in Morocco, Ambassador of Cameroon, the presidents of constitutional bodies, and several high-ranking civilian and military personalities.
