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Ramadan 2026 programming grid: 2M puts Moroccan production in the spotlight

As the holy month approaches, Moroccan television channel 2M has unveiled its programming lineup for Ramadan 2026. Remaining true to its identity as a general-interest and family-oriented broadcaster, the channel is offering a diverse schedule largely dominated by national productions, with the ambition......

Morocco reverts to Greenwich Mean Time on February 15

Morocco will turn back its clocks to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) at 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2026, aligning daily life with the holy month of Ramadan's onset around February 19. This annual shift from the current GMT+1 standard follows a 2018 royal decree, easing fasting schedules by syncing......

Morocco: Astronomical calculations indicate likely start date of Ramadan

Astronomical calculations suggest that the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin around February 19, 2026, in Morocco and in many other countries that rely on the visual sighting of the new moon to mark the start of lunar months. According to forecasts released by the International Astronomy Center,......

Mohamed Ramadan films official AFCON 2025 anthem in Marrakech

Egyptian artist Mohamed Ramadan is currently in Marrakech, where he is filming the music video for the official anthem of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, set to take place in Morocco later this winter. The singer and actor confirmed the news during a recent appearance on an Egyptian television......

Morocco faces tomato supply challenges ahead of Ramadan

Vegetable growers in southern Morocco are bracing for a tough winter season, as the impact of last summer’s extreme weather conditions becomes evident in current yields. Farmers in the Souss Massa region, one of Morocco's most vital agricultural areas, are witnessing weakened plant resilience......

Morocco to return to GMT+1 after Ramadan

After a month-long shift for Ramadan, Morocco will return to its standard time of GMT+1. During Ramadan, the country temporarily adjusted its clocks by one hour, in accordance with the legal provisions outlined in Decree 2.18.855 from October 26, 2018. With the conclusion of Ramadan, marked by the celebration......

Eid Al-Fitr to be Celebrated on Monday in Several Arab Countries

Egypt, Jordan, Oman, Syria, and Iraq have officially announced that Eid al-Fitr will be observed on Monday, following the completion of 30 days of Ramadan. In Egypt, Dar Al-Iftaa confirmed that the crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal was not sighted. As a result, Eid al-Fitr......

Morocco anticipates Eid Al Fitr celebration on March 31

Morocco is poised to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on March 31, as astronomical projections indicate the sighting of the crescent moon will occur next week. Ibrahim Akhyam, a specialist in timekeeping and a member of the Islamic Moon Sighting Project, suggests that this Ramadan is unlikely to extend to a full......

Laylat al Qadr: Morocco’s most sacred night of devotion and tradition

Laylat al Qadr, the Night of Power, is a night like no other—a moment of divine connection when the heavens open, angels descend, and prayers bear immeasurable weight in the eyes of the Almighty. Observed during Ramadan, it holds a special place in the hearts of Muslims, particularly in Morocco,......