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News 01 Jul 2014 3 min read

Ramadan, between tradition and modernity

Ramadan, between tradition and modernity
The Fassis, very attached to ancestral Ramadan traditions, are keen to make this holy month a privileged occasion to get closer to God, and to gather as a family around a well-stocked ftour table in an extraordinary atmosphere. Throughout this holy month, young and old see their days and nights turned upside down by an exceptional rhythm and a unique atmosphere of conviviality and human warmth, reigning over the whole city. The adventures of this important religious event begin, beforehand, with rituals well-anchored in the traditions of Moroccan society. Thus, mothers mobilise alone or in groups to make delicacies and traditional dishes such as "selou", "briouat", or "chebakia", which are found on all Fassi household tables during this holy month. Moroccan gastronomy continues to be in the spotlight throughout the month of Ramadan, thanks to the efforts of mothers, who get to work from…

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