Throne Day
July 30, Tuesday
Throne Day (Arabic: عيد العرش, lit. 'feast of the throne') is a national occasion in Morocco currently celebrated on 30 July of each year, punctuated by several official and popular celebrations, commemorating the day of the King's accession to the throne. The first celebration was held in 1933 to recognise the accession of Mohammed V of Morocco in 1927.The current King Mohammed VI succeeded his father on 23 July 1999 and officially took the throne on 30 July. On the occasion, several nationwide events are covered on public television, including official activities.