The Spokesperson of the Royal Palace announced to the Moroccan people that God Almighty, the Bestower and the Munificent, blessed His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid on Wednesday with a newborn boy, whom His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, named His Highness Prince Moulay Abdeslam.
Here follows the text of the communiqué by the Spokesperson of the Royal Palace, Mr. Abdelhak El Merini:
"The Spokesperson of the Royal Palace is happy and honored to announce to the Moroccan people that God Almighty, the Bestower and the Munificent, blessed His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid on Wednesday, 1st Dhu al-Qi'dah 1443 H, corresponding to June 1, 2022, with a blessed newborn, who has illuminated the noble Royal Family with his radiant arrival.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist and support Him, has been pleased to name him His Highness Prince Moulay Abdeslam.
On this happy occasion, the Spokesperson of the Royal Palace extends to His Majesty the King, may God glorify Him, his sincerest congratulations and best wishes, and to His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid and his spouse Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Oum Kalthoum, expressions of congratulation and blessing, praying to the Almighty to make him a source of good fortune and blessings, and to grant him a good upbringing.
We also pray to the Almighty, on the occasion of this auspicious event, in which all segments of the Moroccan people share the joys and delight of His Majesty the King, may God preserve Him, and the noble Royal Family, to perpetually grant Our Sovereign, victorious by the grace of God, triumph and empowerment, lasting health and long life, and to make His Majesty's days full of the most beautiful joys and greatest delights. May God delight His Majesty's eyes with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, and Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Khadija, and strengthen His Majesty's hands with His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, and all the members of the noble Royal Family. He is the Hearing, the Answering of prayers."
His Majesty King Mohammed VI stated that Morocco is entering a new phase focused on strengthening national sovereignty, supporting economic recovery, and implementing the New Development Model. He also called on the government and Parliament to fully assume their responsibilities.
The United Nations praised His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s forward-looking vision for future generations, highlighting the importance of collective action to build a human-centered and sustainable development model. It also noted that this vision has become even more relevant in light of the challenges exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly social inequalities and the spread of misinformation.
The Council of the League of Arab States praised the efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to protect Al-Quds Al-Sharif and support the resilience of the Palestinian people. It also highlighted the fieldwork of the Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency in preserving the city’s Arab and Islamic identity.
