Ramadan in Morocco; From the red siren before the Azan to the celebration of the first fasts
Maghreb is the name of one of the Arab countries located northern west of Africa, known as Morocco in Iran. Morocco is also the name of one of the major cities of the Maghreb, which is red by al -Madin al -Hamra because of the red buildings and buildings of this city. Red City is also known. Ramadan is held in the Maghreb, like other Arab countries, with a magnificent celebration. Despite the many similarities in Islamic and Arab countries for the Ramadan atmosphere, the Maghreb has distinguished its Ramadan customs from other Islamic countries because of its geographical and historical location as well as the various Islamic civilizations in which they are present.
The role of women in welcoming Ramadan
The Maghreb of the month of Rajab and Sha’ban prepares to welcome the holy month of Ramadan in social, spiritual and economic fields. The preparation of beautiful traditional clothing, mosque dust, the preparation of Ramadan special foods, including Selle and Sabakia, and the increase in the activities of charity populations are six custom and special traditions of the Maghreb to welcome the holy month. Maghrebi women play a more prominent role in providing the family of Ramadan in families.
Citizens of this country before the beginning of Ramadan began to dust various mosques to welcome God’s party. In addition, in some mosques, the mosque paints the walls or frames of the mosque and decorate it and sometimes buy new carpets.
Mosque officials in the Maghreb, in cooperation with the congregational imams, prepare the conditions for holding the Quran recitation circles during Ramadan and during this month the congregational imams settle in the desired mosques. Also, all parts of the mosques, from pots to audio systems and stalls, are cleaned and repaired.
Buy traditional clothing and fabric
before the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, west citizens buy traditional clothing or fabrics. Many people in the country bring mosques to their traditional costumes, and this is more evident in the holy month of Ramadan.
women and men, shirts and sandals are traditional dresses of Maghreb, which are used on some days of the month of Sha’ban, especially half this month. The Maghreb citizens also fast in the middle of the month of Sha’ban.
Saeed al-Brahimi, a vendor of traditional women’s clothing, said: “Maghreb women in the holy month of Ramadan prefer to wear cloaks, so they buy a simple abuse for everyday activities and a decorated and decorated party.
al-Zawakah; Red siren before Azan Maghreb
“Al-Zawke” is one of the traditions of the Maghreb in the holy month of Ramadan. A warning siren is a warning siren that, minutes before Azan Maghreb, sounds through speakers installed throughout the city and informs people of the time of Azan Maghreb and the moment of Iftar. This sound is the red siren during the war. Immediately thereafter, Azan Maghreb is heard from the mosque’s pots.
at dusk, the cities of the West are quiet and quiet. People and cars are not seen in the streets. Everyone is waiting for their homes to hear the time and time of Iftar. Most people prefer Iftar to be at home unless collective Iftar is held by charities in mosques.
Special Celebration of Maghreb Families
Azan Maghreb, who is heard, open their fasts with dates, water and milk, and are immediately prepared for Maghrib prayer. After the Maghreb prayer, the whole family gather around the Iftar table. The promise of Iftar is called “Fatah” in the dialect of al -Darijah (Arabic Moroccan). Factation is a happy and special celebration for families to eat together, listen to the Qur’an, or spend moments with “Andali” (traditional Moroccan music) and tell the story.
This meal takes a few hours. Sometimes there are many people on the meal and a variety of foods are arranged on three to four tables. The Iftar Maghreb Table is decorated with the most delicious foods, which is part of their legacy. There are traditional, nutritious and fatty foods for Ramadan that vary widely from one region to another. Here are some of these foods and pastries:
Maghreb people have been welcomed by this dear month by cleaning houses and mosques or buying new containers and containers for cooking in the kitchens during the holy month of Ramadan. In addition, the presence of people with titles or fantasies on the nights and dawn of the holy month of Ramadan gives a special smell to the announcement of Iftar and dawn.
Increase social and economic activities
Ramadan in the Maghreb is not only spiritual but also associated with increasing economic and social activities in society. Some business companies in Morocco register the highest volume of business exchanges during Ramadan.
, food companies are more commercial than other companies in the Maghreb. Some jobs are also created in this country only because of the holy month of Ramadan. Local officials are also trying to prepare for families during the holy month of Ramadan and to combat hoarding and increase their inspections of food markets.
Human aids
Social activities in the Maghreb also have a special smell so that all kinds of human aid scouting from the official and informal charity and populations are key. Also during the holy month, there are many charities and mosques across the country that provide free Iftar for the poor and the needy.
Charity centers in the Maghreb set up Iftar tablecloths during the holy month of Ramadan and provide packages for needy families. Charity populations in Maghreb have used cyberspace to promote their activities and encourage citizens to participate in these human activities.
One of the other common traditions seen in the month of Ramadan in the Maghreb is the tradition of “al-Doros al-Hassaniyyah al-Razaniyah”. This tradition was founded by al -Hassan al -Thani, one of the Maghreb kings. The jurisprudents, the Khatibis and the scholars of the Arab and Islamic countries attend the ceremony, and their elites speak in front of the king about Ramadan and teaching religious sciences.
Twenty-seventh night is an important night for the Maghreb. This night a large family and family course takes place and children give their parents, grandparents and grandparents. These gifts are usually traditional clothing including cables, polishes, or traditional shoes including “al -Balagha” and “church”.
The soulful and lovable scent of oud that arrives from the house of every Maghreb distinguishes this night from other nights. Some call it the smell of paradise. The beauty tradition that exists on this night is that for the first time the children are fasted, they celebrate a separate celebration to promote religious values and traditions. To celebrate, they hold a traditional family ceremony after Iftar. This is a sign of the beginning of the upbringing of children in their faith in Islam. On this night they make the most delicious foods for these children and put them in the center.
This night, girls and traditional Maghreb dresses are wearing “Cage” and put henna and become beautiful as small brides. The boys also wear white polishes for the celebration and then ride a short route and march on the street, along with one of their parents. This Ramadan celebration is one of the great and unforgettable moments of childhood for every Maghreb.
