News
22 Apr 2012
3 min read
Commemoration of the passing of the Franco-Moroccan soldier Imad Ibn Ziaten
The ceremony commemorating the forty days since the passing of the young French soldier of Moroccan origin took place in his hometown of M’diq. Imad Ibn Ziaten was one of the victims of the Toulouse shooting, perpetrated by Mohamed Merah.
It was in the city of M’diq (Tetouan province) that the ceremonies commemorating the 40th day since the passing of the late Imad Ibn Ziaten, the French soldier of Moroccan origin who lost his life during the Toulouse and Montauban massacre on 11 March, were held.At the cemetery in the coastal city of M’diq, where he rests as he had always wished, family members, relatives, and friends of the deceased gathered at the grave of paratrooper Imad Ibn Ziaten. This was the first simple and intimate religious ceremony to take place after the funeral of the young martyr forty days ago. Verses from the Quran were recited in memory of the 31-year-old man, whose passing was a true shock and an immeasurable pain for his entire family. The sadness was shared by the inhabitants of the city of M’diq and throughout the Kingdom. Prayers were said for the glory of our King Mohammed VI, who granted special…
Continue reading with a member account
Create your free account or sign in to read this full article.
