The Moroccan King, King Mohammed VI, decided, on Tuesday, to make October 31 of each year a new national holiday bearing the name “Unity Day,” in light of the historical transformation witnessed by the Moroccan Sahara issue and the solid national and territorial unity it establishes.
A statement issued by the Royal Court said: “In view of the historical turning point witnessed in the course of the national issue, and in mind of the decisive developments brought about by Security Council Resolution No. 2797/2025, which was the subject of the last speech addressed by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God grant him victory and support, to his loyal people, it was decided to adopt October 31 of each year as a national holiday, and an occasion during which His Majesty the King grants his honorable pardon.”
The statement explained that the King named this national occasion “Unity Day,” because of the connotations and symbols that this name carries related to national unity and the firm adherence to the territorial integrity of the Kingdom.
He added that this holiday will be a comprehensive national occasion to express adherence to the Kingdom’s sanctities and its legitimate rights.
