Morocco Institutes “Aid Al Wahda” as New National Holiday

His Majesty King Mohammed VI has officially proclaimed October 31 as a new national holiday, “Aid Al Wahda” (Unity Day), according to a statement from the Royal Office.

The holiday coincides with the royal tradition of granting pardons and marks a historic milestone following the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797/2025.

The Royal Office emphasised that the holiday reinforces Morocco‘s territorial integrity and the nation’s commitment to its sacred values and legitimate rights.

This is the first national holiday established since the 1979 recovery of Oued Eddahab and the first instituted by King Mohammed VI during his reign.

Unity Day builds on previous symbolic milestones, such as the official recognition of the Amazigh New Year, reflecting Morocco’s embrace of its cultural diversity. The new holiday is intended to celebrate national cohesion, promoting reflection on the values of unity and solidarity that bind Moroccan society.

The Royal Office highlighted that Morocco’s strength lies in its diversity, cultural, religious, social, and geographic differences enrich the nation rather than divide it, contributing to resilience and vitality.

King Mohammed VI’s official addresses will now occur on Throne Day and the opening of Parliament, though he retains the discretion to speak to the nation as needed. Celebrations for the fiftieth anniversary of the Green March will continue as planned, but without a royal speech this year.