Rabat – King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Prince Moulay Ahmed, led a religious vigil this evening at the Royal Palace in Rabat to mark the sacred Laylat Al-Qadr.
After Al Isha and Taraweeh prayers, the ceremony included the formal closure of Sahih Al Boukhari, conducted by Idriss Ben Daouia, President of the Local Council of Ulema of Larache, following the recitation of the Hadith Al Khatm by Mustapha Zamehna, President of the Regional Council of Ulema of Beni Mellal-Khénifra.
The King then honored 10-year-old Zaid El Bakkali from Sale for his memorization of the Holy Qur’an, presenting him with the award for young Qur’an memorizers.
The gesture reflects the King’s dedication to supporting Qur’an reciters and fostering religious education among the younger generation.
The ceremony also recognized outstanding scholars and institutions. Ahmed Talha of Fez received the Mohammed VI Prize Ahl Al-Qur’an, while Adnane Zhar of El Jadida earned the Ahl Al Hadith Prize.
The Mohammed VI Prize for Quranic Schools, awarded in three categories, went to Abdellatif Jalal of El Youssoufia (Methodology), Marzouk Ait Amran of Chefchaouen (Performance), and Abdellatif Ibouha of Chichaoua (Management).
The Mohammed VI Prize for Adhan and Tahlil honored Abderrahmane Benbakka of Marrakech (Excellence) and Mohamed Battout of Mohammedia (Honorary).
Attendees offered prayers for the King’s well-being, the success of his initiatives, and the realization of his vision for the progress of Morocco. Prayers also remembered the late monarchs, King Mohammed V and King Hassan II, asking for God’s mercy upon them.
The vigil brought together senior government officials, parliamentary leaders, Royal Advisors, members of the diplomatic corps from Islamic countries, high-ranking military officers, and other prominent civil and military figures.
Laylat Al-Qadr is one of the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar. Observed during the last ten nights of Ramadan, it commemorates the night when the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
The night holds profound spiritual significance, as prayers and acts of devotion are believed to carry multiplied blessings. Muslims seek forgiveness, guidance, and mercy, while reflecting on their faith and drawing closer to God during this sacred time.