HIBAPRESS – A. Mahyawi
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, the Governor of Taza Province, Rachid Benchikhi, presided over a farewell ceremony for the pilgrims from the province heading to the Holy Lands to perform the Hajj rituals for the 1447 AH season, at the provincial headquarters. The ceremony was attended by security and military officials, local authorities, and heads of the relevant decentralized services.
In a speech on the occasion, the Governor congratulated the pilgrims who had the opportunity to perform this great pillar of Islam, calling on them to represent Morocco in the best possible way, to adhere to the tolerant values of Islam, and to be disciplined during the performance of the rituals, ensuring them a blessed Hajj and a rewarded effort. He also stressed the need to adhere to the directives of the Moroccan mission and respect the organizational measures adopted by the authorities in Saudi Arabia. The same official pointed out that the Provincial Committee for Hajj Affairs had worked to provide various organizational, administrative, and health conditions, by facilitating access to the necessary documents, and developing an integrated program to guide and accompany the pilgrims in the various stages of the journey. For their part, the head of the local scientific council and the representative of the regional delegation for Islamic affairs emphasized the importance of the pilgrims' adherence to the values of patience, tolerance, and solidarity, rejecting discord, and ensuring the performance of rituals according to the teachings of the Islamic religion. The ceremony witnessed the distribution of portfolios containing administrative documents related to the Hajj to 153 pilgrims, including 72 male pilgrims and 81 female pilgrims. This event concluded with a prayer for the Commander of the Faithful, King Mohammed VI, and all members of the Royal Family, that God protect them and grant them health and wellness.
