Hajj 1446: King Mohammed VI urges Moroccan pilgrims to uphold Islamic values, Morocco’s civilizational & cultural principles

King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has urged Moroccan pilgrims who will perform the 1446 rite to uphold the values of Islam, namely sincere brotherhood, constant tolerance, great patience, and effective solidarity, and to avoid disputes or any misconduct.

In a message read out by Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, before the first group of pilgrims departing from Rabat-Salé Airport to the Holy Shrines, the King emphasized the importance of spiritual readiness and mindfulness, urging pilgrims “to perform their rites with devotion, humility, and constant remembrance of God.”

The King who reminded the pilgrims that they are the ambassadors of Morocco and its time-honored civilization, urged them to embody the nation’s values of unity, moderation, and deep-rooted religious and cultural identity, so as to preserve this bright cultural image of the Kingdom.

He also called them to follow the organizational guidelines provided by the Moroccan Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and those of the Saudi authorities, to ensure safety, order, and proper performance of the pilgrimage. The King expressed gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their care of pilgrims and for facilitating a smooth Hajj season.