King Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine, performs the Eid Al-Adha prayer and pardons 1,526 people

King Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine (Commander of the Faithful), accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, Prince Moulay Ahmed, and Prince Moulay Ismaïl, celebrated the Eid Al-Adha prayer on Saturday, June 7, 2025, corresponding to the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah 1446 of the Hijri calendar, at the Hassan II Mosque in Tetouan.

Numerous citizens gathered along the route of the royal procession to share with the King, Amir Al-Mouminine, the joy of this blessed day and to wish the Sovereign a happy holiday and a long life.

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Upon his arrival at the mosque, the King reviewed a detachment of the Royal Guard that paid him honors.

After the Eid prayer, the imam highlighted in his sermon the profound spiritual meanings of Eid Al Adha, which crowns the first ten days of Di Al Hijja, and pointed out that this holiday is not a passing occasion, but has a strong religious significance that illustrates the deep attachment of the members of the people to the different aspects of the Holy Religion and their desire to draw closer to God, striving to strengthen social and family ties through this venerable event.

Based on the responsibility incumbent upon the King, in his capacity as Amir Al-Mouminine, faithful protector of the religions, and his desire to eliminate inconvenience and harm and to promote facilitation, in accordance with the content of the Quranic verse: “And He has not placed any hardship on you in religion,” the Monarch has invited his beloved people this year to refrain from performing the Eid sacrifice ritual, the imam recalled.

The King will then proceed, on behalf of his faithful people, to perform the ritual sacrifice, thus following the Sunnah of his ancestor, the Prophet Sidna Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon him, when he sacrificed two lambs, saying: “This one is for me, and this other one is on behalf of my Umma,” he continued.

The imam concluded by imploring the Almighty to preserve the King, Amir Al-Mouminine, to crown his actions with success for the good of his faithful people, and to bless him in the person of Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and all members of the Illustrious Royal Family.

He also offered prayers for the eternal rest of the souls of the late sovereigns, Mohammed V and Hassan II, may God welcome them into His holy mercy.

Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine, was then greeted by the heads of the Islamic diplomatic missions accredited in Morocco, who presented the Sovereign with their congratulations and best wishes. He then proceeded, on his behalf and on behalf of his faithful people, to perform the ritual sacrifice, while cannon shots rang out to mark this festive day.

On this occasion, King Mohammed VI, Amir Al-Mouminine, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Prince Moulay Ahmed, received the wishes of the head of government, the presidents of the two chambers of parliament, the president delegate of the High Council of the Judiciary, the first president of the Court of Cassation, the president of the Public Prosecutor's Office, the Attorney General of the King before the Court of Cassation, the presidents of the constitutional bodies, and several high-ranking civil and military officials.

Aid Al Adha: Royal pardon for 1,526 people

Mohammed VI granted his pardon, on the occasion of Aid Al Adha, to 1,526 people convicted by various courts in the Kingdom, some of whom are in detention and others at liberty, according to a statement from the Ministry of Justice.

There are 1,526 people in total, broken down as follows:

* The beneficiaries of the royal pardon who are in detention number 1,305 and are divided as follows:

- Pardon for the remainder of the prison sentence or imprisonment for 72 detainees.

- Reduction of the prison sentence or imprisonment for 1,229 detainees.

- Commutation of life imprisonment to a fixed term for 4 detainees.

* There are 206 beneficiaries of royal pardons who are already free, distributed as follows:

- Pardon for the prison sentence or the remainder thereof for 71 people.

- Pardon for the prison sentence with the fine remaining in place for 6 people.

- Pardon of fines for 115 people.

- Pardon of prison sentences and fines for 12 people.

- Pardon of fines and the remainder of prison sentences for two people.

On this occasion, His Majesty the King also granted pardons to some prisoners convicted of extremism and terrorism, who have obtained royal approval after officially expressing their attachment to the constants and sacred values of the Nation and to national institutions, revising their ideological orientations and rejecting extremism and terrorism.

This concerns 15 people, distributed as follows:

- Pardon for the remainder of the prison sentence and the fine for five detainees.

- Reduction of the prison sentence for ten detainees.