King Mohammed VI has declared October 31 a new national holiday to be known as “Unity Day,” the Royal Cabinet announced Monday. The holiday will commemorate Morocco’s national and territorial unity and will be marked annually by a royal pardon granted by the monarch.
According to a statement from the Royal Cabinet, the decision reflects the historic shift in the trajectory of Morocco’s national cause and the landmark developments brought about by UN Security Council Resolution 2797/2025, which was referenced in the King’s most recent address to the nation.
The newly established Unity Day will serve as a national occasion to reaffirm citizens’ attachment to Morocco’s sacred values and legitimate rights, the statement said.
The Royal Cabinet also announced that, moving forward, the King will deliver official addresses on two annual occasions: the Throne Day and the opening of the first session of Parliament.
However, as Commander of the Faithful and Head of State, King Mohammed VI retains the discretion to address the nation at any time and on any occasion he deems appropriate.
The statement added that celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Green March will proceed as planned, though no royal address will be delivered on that occasion.
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