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"Abdullah Amghar Season" Festival Concludes in Morocco
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"Abdullah Amghar Season" Festival Concludes in Morocco

From Hespress · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The "Abdullah Amghar Season" festival in El Jadida, Morocco, concluded with a closing ceremony.
  • The week-long event featured religious activities, traditional equestrian shows (tabourida), falconry, and popular artistic performances.
  • Organizers reported record attendance, exceeding expectations and highlighting the festival's role in promoting local economic development.

Morocco's El Jadida celebrated the conclusion of the "Abdullah Amghar Season," a prominent religious and cultural festival, with a vibrant closing ceremony. The week-long event, held in the Doukkala region, showcased the richness of the kingdom's intangible heritage and the authenticity of its ancient traditions.

The festival featured a packed schedule of religious activities, traditional "tabourida" equestrian displays, falconry, and popular folk art performances. Organizers reported that attendance this year, which began on August 7, surpassed all expectations, drawing diverse segments of society.

"This edition achieved remarkable success and recorded exceptional public turnout that exceeded expectations," stated Mehdi Fatmi, president of the Moulay Abdullah communal council. He noted the participation of top national "tabourida" teams and renowned folk music artists.

Fatmi also highlighted the revival of "Halqa" art, a traditional storytelling and performance form, in response to visitor requests. The festival maintained its spiritual and heritage identity through Quranic recitations at the shrine and evenings of "Samaa" (listening) and "Madih" (praise).

The "Abdullah Amghar Season" also served as a significant driver for local economic development, fostering positive economic activity throughout the region. The diverse program included Quranic evenings, religious gatherings, scientific lectures, intellectual seminars, and exhibitions of traditional crafts.

This edition achieved remarkable success and recorded exceptional public turnout that exceeded expectations.

โ€” Mehdi FatmiPresident of the Moulay Abdullah communal council, commenting on the festival's success and attendance.
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Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.