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12/29/2008 - 12/29/2008Fatih Muharram
Various,
Morocco
Celebrated by Shia Muslims in various regions throughout Morocco, Fatih Muharram is a 10-day religious festival which commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Hazrat was killed in the Battle of Karbala in AD680. The solemn 10-day festival ends with processions and special religious services
Themes:
Culture
, Religion
, History
Hours: All day
Cost: Free
Where: Various Muslim regions in Morocco
Various, Morocco
Contact Information:
Moroccan National Tourist Office (London office)
205 Regent Street
London
W1B 4HB
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)20743 70073.
Email: info@morocco-tourism.org.uk
Website: www.visitmorocco.org