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Religious Calendar

The rhythm beneath everything

Ramadan, Eid al-Adha, public holidays, and how the religious calendar shapes daily life.

3 observations

  1. 01What is Ramadan?The Islamic month of fasting from dawn to sunset.The ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims fast from dawn to sunset — no food, no water, no smoking. In 2026: approximately 18 February to 19 March. Most tourist businesses stay open. Riads serve breakfast an
  2. 02What is Eid al-Adha?Morocco's most important religious holiday.
  3. 03When are public holidays?11 fixed national holidays and 4 Islamic holidays that shift annually.