King Mohammed VI Leads Laylat Al-Qadr Vigil at Royal Palace in Rabat
Rabat, The Gulf Observer: King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid and Prince Moulay Ahmed, led a religious vigil at the Royal Palace in Rabat to mark the sacred Laylat al-Qadr.
Following Al Isha and Taraweeh prayers, the ceremony featured the formal closure of Sahih Al-Boukhari, conducted by Idriss Ben Daouia, after the recitation of Hadith Al Khatm by Mustapha Zamehna.
During the event, the King honoured 10-year-old Zaid El Bakkali from Salé for memorising the Holy Qur’an, presenting him with a special award for young Qur’an reciters. The recognition reflects the monarch’s continued commitment to promoting religious education and encouraging younger generations to engage with Islamic teachings.
The ceremony also recognised distinguished scholars and institutions. Ahmed Talha of Fez received the Mohammed VI Prize Ahl Al-Qur’an, while Adnane Zhar of El Jadida was awarded the Ahl Al Hadith Prize.
The Mohammed VI Prize for Quranic Schools was presented in three categories: Abdellatif Jalal of El Youssoufia (Methodology), Marzouk Ait Amran of Chefchaouen (Performance), and Abdellatif Ibouha of Chichaoua (Management).
In addition, the Mohammed VI Prize for Adhan and Tahlil honoured Abderrahmane Benbakka of Marrakech (Excellence) and Mohamed Battout of Mohammedia (Honorary).
Attendees offered prayers for the King’s health and success, as well as for the continued progress and prosperity of Morocco. Prayers were also dedicated to the late monarchs, King Mohammed V and King Hassan II, asking for divine 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, observed during the last ten nights of Ramadan, commemorates the night when the Holy Qur’an was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is regarded as one of the most sacred nights in the Islamic calendar, marked by intensified prayers, reflection and acts of devotion.
