Fez to celebrate 1200th anniversary
2008-03-25
The Moroccan city of Fez will kick off celebrations of the 1200th anniversary of its founding on April 5th with a grand musical performance at Bab Boujloud, organisers announced on Monday (March 24th). Festivities marking the ancient city's birth will take place in Marrakesh, Meknes and Rabat as well. Approximately 350 million dirhams have been set aside to fund the programme, which celebrates themes including "Fez: First capital of Morocco's regions", "Muslim Spirituality and Tolerance ", "Al-Qaraouiyine and the Religious Sciences" and "Women in History".
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