Morocco King’s Birthday Date: August 21
Morocco celebrates the King Mohammed VI Birthday as a public holiday.
This holiday is on 23rd day of the year i.e. on August 21, when Morocco celebrates its King’s birthday. It was the day when Mohammed VI the present king of the Morocco was born. He is the eldest and the second son of the King Hassn II. This young king came to be known as a modernizer in a very short span of time as he was the one who brought about the constitutional monarchy.
History of Morocco King Mohammed VI Birthday
King Mohammed was given the religious and political education at an early age. It was at the mere age of four when he learned Qur’an by heart. He continued his education and completed B.A. in law. He conducted some research work on the kingdom of Morocco. He did his training in Brussels with Jacques Delors, the President (at the time) of the European Commission. Thus, he attended many seminars and even chaired many delegations, which enriched him with valuable experience.
No sooner did the King take over the throne, did he address his nation via a media source such as television and thereby improved the conditions of the people. He created jobs and improved other necessary infrastructures of the nation. He worked hard to bring about social reform and liberalization in Morocco. His reputation is regarded as a generally moderate monarch. He found that religion could help him to modernize the society.
Morocco King Mohammed VI Birthday Customs and Activities
Morocco declared this as a public holiday on August 21. When all the people of Morocco come together they make this a memorable and joyful day. This day is celebrated by the Moroccan to honor the birthday of their current King, Mohammed VI, who is the 18th king of the Alacuite dynasty. It is the celebration day of the young king. This young King did so many improvements and developments for Morocco, that all the people love him intensely.
In Morocco all the holidays are special, however the significance and importance of this day is more than any other. During the festivals, there is fasting, dancing and feasting – all depending on the type of holiday being celebrated. On this day, schools and all other workplaces are suspended in order to celebrate the birthday of their young king.
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