Posts Tagged ‘Islam’

Ramadan in Morocco: An Islamic Holy Tour Of This Holiday’s Traditions

Ramadan in Morocco: An Islamic Holy Tour Of This Holiday’s Traditions

March 22nd, 2009
Berber Life, Moroccan Festivals & Holidays, Morocco Customs & Traditions, Morocco Vacations & Tours

  Ramadan, considered as the most important holiday in Islam, happens on the ninth month of the twelve month lunar calendar followed in Islam. These lunar months are twelve days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, so Ramadan occurs earlier in each Gregorian year. During the year of 2008, Ramadan in Morocco,…

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Morocco’s Sufi Festival: A Mystical Experience For The Avid Traveler

Morocco’s Sufi Festival: A Mystical Experience For The Avid Traveler

March 22nd, 2009
Moroccan Arts & Entertainment, Moroccan Festivals & Holidays, Morocco Customs & Traditions, Morocco Vacations & Tours

The Sufi Cultural Festival is an 8-day celebration that takes place each April within the imperial city of Fes to honor Sufi music and spirituality. The Festival brings together religious leaders in Sufism and artists from around the world. Visitors come to enjoy ritual performances complemented by morning poetry readings,…

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