Morocco Begins Month of Safar on Thursday, July 16, 2026

Morocco officially welcomed the new Islamic month of Safar on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs confirmed that this date marks the beginning of Safar 1448 AH, following the sighting of the crescent moon.

The ministry's announcement detailed that the moon sighting occurred on Wednesday evening, July 15, 2026, corresponding to the 29th of Muharram 1448 AH. This observation met the necessary Islamic legal criteria to confirm the start of the new month.

In its official statement, the ministry extended blessings for the health and prosperity of the nation's leader, King Mohammed VI, along with the royal family and the entire Moroccan population. The prayers invoked divine favor for continued progress and well-being for the country and the broader Islamic community.

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May God grant this blessed month upon our master, the Commander of the Faithful, protector of the nation and religion, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God support him, with prosperity, goodness, joy, and blessings, and upon his heir, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Al Hassan, and his happy son, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, and all members of the noble royal family, with happiness and contentment, and upon the Moroccan people and the entire Islamic nation with progress and prosperity. Indeed, He is the All-Hearing, the All-Responding.