Throne Day a legacy of faith and guardianship of the divine message

Saturday 19 July 2025 - 15:00

As Morocco celebrates Throne Day, the nation also reflects on its deep-rooted spiritual identity and unwavering commitment to Islam. With more than 1.6 million Moroccans who have memorized the Quran and approximately 30,000 Quranic memorization centers—primarily located in cities such as Agadir and Marrakech—Morocco proudly ranks first in the Arab and Muslim world for Quranic learning.

The Kingdom also hosts over 50,000 mosques and prayer spaces across its territory, making it a leading religious hub in North Africa. Notably, the city of Oujda holds the highest number of mosques in Africa relative to its population—over 400—placing it just behind Istanbul on the global scale. Some of these mosques, such as the one built in 1293, have stood for centuries as testaments to Morocco’s enduring devotion.

In addition, around 7,000 zawiyas and mausoleums serve as spiritual centers that attract thousands of pilgrims each year, who seek blessings at the tombs of revered saints and scholars. These sacred places underscore the Kingdom’s historical role as a guardian of the divine message, deeply rooted in the teachings of the Quran and the Hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad.

A prophetic Hadith once spoke of the Maghreb as the region that would preserve Islam until the end of times. Many believe that Morocco’s continued role in upholding Islamic traditions reflects this prophecy, making it a spiritual beacon at the western edge of the Muslim world.

Each year, over 100 million calls to prayer echo across Morocco’s towns and villages—urban and rural—uniting its people in supplication for peace, security, and protection of the nation and its monarch. These daily rituals are not only spiritual acts but expressions of national unity.

Morocco today stands as a modern and stable country, with infrastructure, urban development, and transport networks that rival those of Europe. From its steadfast stance on the Sahara issue to its rare stability in a turbulent region, the Kingdom has achieved milestones worthy of celebration and gratitude.

As Moroccans mark this symbolic day, they give thanks for the harmony between faith, heritage, and progress, believing that their blessed land is watched over from above.