King of Morocco presided religious vigil in commemoration of the Prophet birth

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, accompanied with HRH Prince Moulay Rachid and HH Prince Moulay Ismail, presided Saturday after the prayer Al Maghrib at Hassan mosque in Rabat, a religious vigil in commemoration of Eid Al-Mawlid Al-Nabawi Sharif.

This religious evening was marked by the declamation of verses from the Holy Quran and panegyrics of the Prophet Sidna Muhammad, peace and blessings upon him.

On this occasion, the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Minister Ahmed Toufiq, delivered before HM the King a speech in which he presented the results of the Higher Council and local councils of ulema.

Afterwards, HM the King, Commander of the Faithful, presented the Mohammed VI Prize for thought and Islamic Studies (Award of Merit and homage) to Mr. Ibrahim El Hilali from the city of Marrakech, which presented the sovereign two of his works.

This award is presented annually to reward eminent scientists and encourage them to produce high quality research work in the field of Islamic studies, according to the teachings of the noble Sharia which advocates the pursuit of knowledge and urges to do good use.

His Majesty the King was then greeted by Mr. El Hossein El Bakkali (Tanger) who received from the hands of the sovereign Mohammed VI International Prize ofstoring, recitation and exegesis of the Holy Qur’an.

The Sovereign was also greeted by Mr. Ahmed El Khaldi from Rabat to whom His Majesty the King presented the International Award Mohammed VI of chanting the Holy Quran memorization with five Hizbs.

HM the King also gave Mohammed VI Price homage Moroccan calligraphic art Abdellatif Timezt (Casablanca) and the Mohammed VI Prize for Excellence in calligraphic art Moroccan Youssef Bouzekri (Rabat).

The celebration of this religious vigil by HM King Mohammed VIis in the tradition observed by his illustrious ancestors who constantly sought to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of the Messenger of Mercy.

An anniversary that marks the birth of the light of guidance for mankind, with the message carried by the Seal of the Prophets, to spread the high virtues and values of justice and good deeds to recommend that all humans live in peace and understanding.