King Mohammed VI Grants Royal Pardon to 681 People on Eid Al Mawlid
Rabat, The Gulf Observer: King Mohammed VI of Morocco has granted a royal pardon to 681 individuals on the occasion of Eid Al Mawlid, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Justice on Thursday. The holiday is being observed in the country today.
Royal pardons are a long-standing tradition in Morocco, often announced during national holidays and significant religious events.
Of the beneficiaries, 488 are currently detained. Among them, 12 received pardons over their remaining prison terms, while 476 had their prison or confinement sentences reduced.
The remaining 193 beneficiaries are at liberty. Within this category, 65 individuals received pardons over their prison sentences or remaining terms, and nine were pardoned from serving prison terms but must still pay associated fines. Additionally, 103 individuals had their fines annulled, and 16 received full pardons covering both imprisonment and fines.
As part of the Eid Al Mawlid celebrations, King Mohammed VI chaired a religious ceremony on Thursday evening at Hassan Mosque in Rabat. During the event, the monarch presented awards to individuals recognized for memorizing the Quran and for their contributions to Islamic studies.
The King also extended greeting and congratulatory messages to leaders of Islamic countries, expressing “warm congratulations and best wishes for continued health, happiness, and serenity” on the occasion of Eid Al Mawlid Annabawi.
