Religion

Religion of Morocco
Religion The vast majority of Moroccans practice Islam. Religion has a strong presence in Morocco and is reflected in nearly all aspects of Moroccan life. This is demonstrated by the fact that the king of Morocco is not only considered a political leader but a spiritual one as well. This Islam place of worship is the mosque. Morocco is home of some of the world’s most beautiful mosques. As part of the Islamic faith, Muslims pray fives times each day and observe Friday as a holy day. Islam also calls for fasting for a month during Ramadan. During this time Muslims do not eat from sunup until sundown. While not all Moroccans practice traditionally, religion remains an important part of life in Morocco. There is also a very small Christian population in Morocco which make about one percent of Morocco’s total and an even smaller Religion The vast majority of Moroccans practice Islam. Religion has a strong presence in Morocco and is reflected in nearly all aspects of Moroccan life. This is demonstrated by the fact that the king of Morocco is not only considered a political leader but a spiritual one as well. This Islam place of worship is the mosque. Morocco is home of some of the world’s most beautiful mosques. As part of the Islamic faith, Muslims pray fives times each day and observe Friday as a holy day. Islam also calls for fasting for a month during Ramadan. During this time Muslims do not eat from sunup until sundown. While not all Moroccans practice traditionally, religion remains an important part of life in Morocco. There is also a very small Christian population in Morocco which make about one percent of Morocco’s total and an even smaller Jewish population present.