Morocco: King Mohammed VI performs Eid Al-Adha prayer, rituals in Tetouan

King Mohammed VI has performed the Eid Al-Adha prayer this Thursday morning at Hassan II Mosque in Tetouan in northern Morocco.

The monarch was accompanied by his son Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, his brother Prince Moulay Rachid, and his cousin, Prince Moulay Ismail. Members of the royal family and several cabinet members, including Head of Government Aziz Akhannouch, also performed the Eid special morning prayer.

The prayer was followed by King Mohammed VI performing the customary sacrifice rituals as prescribed by Islamic traditions.

After his return to the Royal Palace, King Mohammed VI received greetings from the Head of Government, the Speakers of the two Houses of Parliament, the Dean of the Islamic Diplomatic Corps in Morocco, the Ambassador of Cameroon, the Presidents of the Constitutional Authorities, and several senior civil and military figures.

Prior to the Eid celebrations, King Mohammed VI extended heartfelt congratulations to the heads of state of Muslim nations worldwide, expressing warm wishes to their people for a blessed Eid.