Celebrations In Morocco
October 27, 2008
There is no doubt that every nation has its own chances to celebrate, to express their happiness and their desire to preserve their heritage and Moroccan society also holds many events to carry out that purpose. These celebrations have a symbolic element in which you can see a perfect blend of Islamic symbols and Amazigh. This article will mention some festive occasions Moroccans and some traditions practiced in this fascinating country. Moroccan families celebrate the lives of their children from birth until marriage. First, is the “know” or “Sboa”, celebrated the 7th days after birth the baby and the father slaughters a lamb if the baby is a girl and two for a boy, and gives name the baby. Then, the parents invite all your friend and neighbor as / as to share their joy by naming this new family member.
After celebrated “l’khtana” which is the circumcision of the child. In the past, this operation is often carried caba by a person named “l’Hajjam”, but today is usually carried the child to a doctor to avoid any danger of complications. After surgery, parents organize a big party to celebrate this important event. We also have the “Syam l’Ouel” which means “first day of fasting, when parents are preparing a special meal for your child that is honey, nuts, pastries, etc.. They carry their child, when they treat like a boyfriend or girlfriend, dressed / to with their traditional clothes, the photographer to take some pictures to be kept as a souvenir. All these celebrations are held on this special day to prepare the boy or girl to have this important pillar of Islam.
Besides, the Moroccan society celebrates many special occasions such as the “Aid Al Adha” or the “Aid L’Kbir”, considered the most important event for all Muslims, during which people go in the morning to a organizes special prayer that day. Then return home to slay a lamb, after which prepared the “boulfaf” with the animal’s liver and all family members eat together. In the afternoon, families exchanged visits in the home of one another. Last but not least important, is the day of “Achoura” which was held a month after the “Aid Al Adha and in which mothers prepare couscous with seven vegetables and children practice certain traditions, as the “Bab Aichor. Parents also buy some games and toys for children and women also buy some traditional musical instruments (such as “ta’arija” or “band”). In this special event can appreciate the mixture of religious and cultural or traditional.
So the celebrations in Morocco is a perfect opportunity for Moroccans to reconcile with each other and exchange views in an atmosphere full of love, tolerance and solidarity. Similarly, Moroccan holidays offer the opportunity to discover the popular culture of Morocco, which is an excellent blend between different cultures and reflects the variety and richness of Moroccan cultural heritage in all spheres. Come to Morocco and celebrate its diverse culture and rich heritage. They can stay in one of the fantastic riads in Marrakech, where you can hold or witness some of the main parties in Morocco, or in a hotel in Marrakech. They can also stay in a fantastic villa in Marrakesh, closer to the rural areas, where people will welcome them into their holidays with open arms.
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