JAKARTA - Eid al-Fitr in Morocco is seen with an atmosphere that feels close to Indonesians. Eid prayer, crowded family homes, children in new clothes, and a dining table full of dishes. The difference is, in the North African country, the old tradition is still very strong, even in the midst of modern cities.
In Casablanca, residents crowded the mosque since morning. Many men wore djellaba, traditional robes that stick to the holiday. Children appear in new clothes. In family gatherings, they often receive money. This kind of atmosphere makes Eid in Morocco feel familiar, even though it is born from a different cultural background.
Arab Weekly reported that the last four days of Ramadan were the busiest time. Derb Sultan market and Habous area are filled with people looking for traditional clothing, sandals, hats, and children's clothes. Bread shops are also full of buyers. In the old medina, traditional furnaces continue to burn to bake cakes that will be served during the holiday.
This is where Eid in Morocco is not only seen as a religious celebration. The holiday also drives shopping, travel, and social gatherings at the same time. Demand for intercity buses rises sharply ahead of Eid al-Fitr. Ticket prices are also driven. Some residents return to gather with their families, while others take advantage of holidays to tourist cities such as Marrakesh. CEIC data shows that tourist visits to Morocco have reached 630,077 people in May 2023. The figure is more or less, giving an idea that mobility and tourism in the country are alive.
But the most prominent is still the family. Women generally prepare dishes and receive guests. Zakat fitrah is distributed before the Id prayer as a form of concern for the poor. Volunteers also visit orphanages, nursing homes, and hospitals so that the holidays are felt by those who do not gather together at home.
For Indonesians, Morocco shows an interesting thing that modernity does not always shift traditions. When Lebaran arrives, families, markets, and social solidarity actually seem the strongest.
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