Eid al-Adha in Morocco

Eid al-Adha in Morocco

Sunday, October 5, 2014 / No Comments

we are at the end of the Hajj , Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha. In Morocco , Eid al-Adha begun today , October 5th, and will last for three days

During the celebration of Eid al-Adha, Muslims commemorate and remember 

Abraham's trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat

On the first morning of Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world attend morning prayers at their local mosques. Prayers are followed by visits with family and friends, and the exchange of greetings and gifts. At some point, members of the family will visit a local farm or otherwise will make arrangements for the slaughter of an animal. The meat is distributed during the days of the holiday or shortly thereafter

 The following pictures are taken from Tinghir - Morocco

Happy Eid for all muslims

What is the « ONDE »?

What is the « ONDE »?

Tuesday, August 26, 2014 / No Comments

ONDE is the abbreviation of « Observatoire National des Droits de l’Enfant », The National Observatory for the Rights of the Child. It is an institution founded in 1995 that works on defending the different causes of the Moroccan child. Chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem. The ONDE is an effective instrument which allows the execution of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) that our country has signed and ratified along with a 193 other countries.

What are its missions

The ONDE has for main role the defense and promotion of the rights of all Moroccan children in all domains; education, health, protection (child labor, sexual abuse, mental health, drugs, violence…)… etc, and it has for missions:

1. Permanent analyze of the child’s situation concerning the protection and promotion of his rights;
2. Inform, sensitize and advise all different authorities engaged to the protection and promotion of the child rights;
3. Start promotional demonstrative actions for the rights of the child;
4. Coordinate intersectoral initiatives related to this field;
5. Field projects to promote the situation of the child, and collect statistics that serves as a platform for further projects and studies related to this domain;
6. Suggests strategies, in favor of the child, based on studies and statistics concerning their situation.

The ONDE’s achievements

Through the years, the Observatory chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem has accomplished several achievements in all different fields for one cause, THE CHILD, some of this achievements are:

• Listening and protection centers for abused children inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem;
• Establishment of a green number;
• Various conferences about child situation;
• The Child Parliament founded the 25 May 1999, chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Meryem, is considered both as an achievement and a mechanism to promote child rights in participation since it is formed by children;
• The Ancients of the Child Parliament Club (CAPE)…

Maroc tech magazine on facebook

Maroc tech magazine on facebook

Wednesday, August 20, 2014 / No Comments

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Ouissal IDHAJJI, Tiznit. School can't teach you everything

Ouissal IDHAJJI, Tiznit. School can't teach you everything

Friday, August 15, 2014 / No Comments

Amazing! This girl is 10, goes to a public primary school in a tiny southern Moroccan town and has successfully taught herself to speak English. What is even more amazing is that, knowing the demographics of her region, this girl is probably already fluent in three other languages (Berber, Arabic and French). If you're struggling to learn a new language, take a look at her method, it's actually pretty interesting.

Ouissal IDHAJJI, Tiznit. School can't teach you everything, if you're a kid like me, or if you have a child in the family .. Follow these quick tips and you will see how fluent your English will be! :D I'm not saying that I speak perfect English, excuse the few mistakes I may have made, but my accent is pretty good for a child in southern Morocco which is self-instructed in English! Have Fun everyone & Never stop Learning

Happy Aid to all muslims

Happy Aid to all muslims

Tuesday, July 29, 2014 / No Comments

Wishing A Very Happy Eid Mubarak

To You And All The Muslim Brothers

Around The World 

Both Here And In Far Flung Places.

The Peace And Grace Of Allah Rest 

Upon Your Shoulders And Bring You A Contended And Very Happy Eid. 

Eid Is A Time To Think About

Our Good Fortune And Prosperity

And To Spare A Thought For Those

Less Fortunate Than Ourselves

And To Pray That Once Again,

Allah Will Provide For All Our Needs In The Days And Weeks Ahead.

May Allah Bless All Of Us With His Peace, 

And May He Watch Over Those Less Fortunate,

Those Who Suffer And Are In Pain Or Distress, And May He Bring Comfort 

To Those Who Mourn, 

And To All My Muslim

Brothers And Sisters Around The World,

A Very Happy Eid. 

I wish A Very Peaceful, Joyous And Happy Eid

Laylat El Qadr : Moroccan Children celebrate

Laylat El Qadr : Moroccan Children celebrate

Thursday, July 24, 2014 / No Comments

While millions of Moroccans devote most of their time for prayers and Quran recitation during Laylat Al-Qadr ( the 26th day of Ramadan ) , many Moroccan families , especially in Tinghir , celebrate their kids by bying toys for them.

Photo by : Mohamed Boussakri

Laylat al-Qadr  variously rendered in English as the Night of Destiny, Night of Power, Night of Value, the Night of Decree or Night of Measures. It is the anniversary of two very important dates in Islam that occurred in the month of Ramadan. It is the anniversary of the night Muslims believe the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad (salla lahu alaihe wa sallam) . This night is told to be around the last ten days on Ramadan. Its a night where Muslims believe that God blesses everyone, and forgive all sins, accept all prayers as you wish, and the angels come down.
This night is usually thought to be on 23rd (as per fatimid) or 25th or 27th of Ramadan.

Everyone gets ready for Laylat al-Qadr from the first day of Ramadan. The common phrase we, very often could hear, “where are you reviving Laylat al-Qadr?” a question that keeps circulating amidst the believers throughout the month, as a great reminder of its lasting positive effects on the souls, its mystery as well as cryptic marvelous secrets

Apart from the obligatory five prayers the believers perform, voluntary prayers in congregation are conducted on this night from dinner till dawn by a well-trained religious leader, keen on shaking the hearts. The sweet voice and the high meaningfulness of the Koranic verse melt together in complete harmony.

Before the night comes, children have their own celebration which varies from one Moroccan city to another , for same of them , the aint concerning children is to teach them how to fast, be patient to thirst and hunger and  meanwhile taste some of the pleasant flavors of fait , in other places like Tinghir , children spend all the day buying new toys and playing traditional games.

Tabahssoute : super cool spring water in Tinghir

Tabahssoute : super cool spring water in Tinghir

Sunday, July 20, 2014 / 2 Comments

   Tabahssoute (Ain tabahsoute) is a super cool spring water in Tinghir province , about 8 km east of the downtown . It was a popular destination during Ramadan and nowadays is still famous for its cold springs , beside Toudgha river . This last one ( toudgha valley generally ) It is attractive for its fresh air.  

A curious feeling arises: an appreciation of the great beauty of the site combined with a feeling of serenity and plenitude, accompanied only with the musical rhythm of the flowing water.What joy to sit down and feast your eyes on Tabahssoute , or on this valley before which you feel so small and insignificant. You could easily spend hour after hour without noticing time pass by in this Moroccan beauty spot where in actual fact time has no meaning. 

The largest watermelon : weighs 58 kg

The largest watermelon : weighs 58 kg

Saturday, July 19, 2014 / No Comments

The Turkish Farmer "Lutfi Aye" managed to cultivate a field of giant watermelon (gypsum), the weight of the smallest fruit in that field in the state of Antalya in southern Turkey, weighs (48) kg, and the largest weighs (58) kg. "Lutfi Aye" explained, " the cultivation " of the new sexe of watermelon has been using the seeds, especially, prepared in a collaboration with the agricultural engineer," Osman Aydin, "and it's one of the largest watermelon in Turkey, noting that they did not use any hormones or chemicals during the cultivation, only compost Animal.

In the same case , "Aye" said : "The production of this type of melon will be next year, and will be known as watermelon" Manogat ", proportion to the name of the area of ​​the field.

" In addition , "Aye" got an award from the President of the Chamber of Agriculture "Manogat", "Rasim solid, "for his success in the production of this type of melon, called" solid ", this type of melon name" crocodile Manogat ", saying:" We will increase in the next year the amount of land devoted to the cultivation of this type of melon, and will give a prize to the owner of the largest fruit. "