Ramadan in Morocco

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Any Muslim living in Morocco can observe how much the Moroccan people celebrate the coming of Ramadan. This is evident in the last days of the month of Sha'baan, when the Moroccans begin preparing for the month of fasting early, and these include the preparation of some of the most consumed, On the breakfast tables.

Once the month is confirmed, the tongues of the people of Morocco begin to congratulate themselves, saying: Awashir Mabrouka. The phrase is spoken in Moroccan colloquial meaning blessed days.

And then you find us exchanging greetings and congratulations among us with the pleasure of a dignified guest who changes the lives of many people completely.

As is customary, Ramadan is a great opportunity for the rapprochement between the uterus after separation, it is no wonder to see the love and joys of joy and pleasure above our faces, and change from the measurements and expressions after burdened by the concerns of life.

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The presence of Ramadan in the mosques, where the mosques are full of worshipers, especially Taraweeh prayer and Friday prayers, is crowded to the extent that the streets close to the mosques are crowded with worshipers, which makes you feel closer to this religion and its values ​​and principles.

In Ramadan, the night turns into a noon. After performing the evening prayer and then performing the Taraweeh prayers, people are quick to meet and meet to exchange the conversation. Here, "Moroccan tea" emerges as the most important element of traditional heritage.

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This month, too, the character of the drummer (or the EL MASHARATY) - as the people of the Orient call it - is still present and accepted. Despite the means of awakening that the times are serious, this did not diminish the status of that character. The focus of the Ramadan event, where it is still present in every neighborhood and every alley, circulates between the houses and danced his drum at the time of magic, which gives this time a special taste and loved by the souls there.

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The period between Fajr prayer and Zuhr prayer is witnessing a marked and tangible chill, as the streets are empty of passersby and sellers alike; however, life soon goes on those streets, and people are active after the disappearance especially in the markets to buy the necessities of breakfast from sweets, fruits and other important food items, Causing severe congestion in shops and hawkers.

Most people prefer to have breakfast at home, but this does not prevent the establishment of mass breakfast tables in mosques by individuals and charitable institutions, especially in remote areas village.

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It is a combination of a number of vegetables and spices served in traditional dishes called "Zlayev" and added to that date, milk and eggs. , Eating chicken with raisins.

And for the Ramadan sweets, there is an important presence in our table. There are (al-Shabakia), (al-Baghirir), (al-Safuf), cakes and date sweets, and of course the presence of this dessert differs from one family to another according to their standard of living.

With the end of the days of this month, the feelings of grief are mixed with joy, sadness for the separation of these blessed days, including the blessings and signs of good deeds, and the joy of coming on the happy days of Eid, and these mixed feelings remain for this month in the hearts and hearts for a long time.

Peace and Love .

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