Morocco postpones Throne Day festivities due to COVID-19 spike

Morocco postpones Throne Day festivities due to COVID-19 spike
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Friday 22 July 2022 - 19:30

The Ministry of Royal Palaces, Honors and Decorations announced that it was decided to postpone all activities, celebrations and ceremonies, which are held on the occasion of the “Throne Day” this year, citing the spike of COVID-19 infections as the reason behind this decision.

Here follows a statement by the Ministry of the Royal Protocol:

The Ministry announces that, taking into consideration the continuation of preventive measures imposed by the evolution of the health situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been decided to postpone all activities, festivities and ceremonies planned on the occasion of the 23rd Anniversary of the accession of King Mohammed VI to the Throne.

In this regard, it has been decided to postpone the reception ceremony chaired by the King, the oath-taking ceremony of the graduating officers of the different military, paramilitary and civil schools and institutes, and the ceremony of allegiance to the Commander of the Faithful, as well as all the parades and events attended by a large number of citizens.

On this occasion, the King will address a speech as is customary.

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