This coming January 14 will mark the year of 2974 in the Amazigh calendar.
Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch has settled a controversy over the date of the official Amazigh New Year celebration, confirming that January 14 will be a paid national holiday.
In addition to that, Mr Akhnnouch pledged that the government will try to expedite the completion of the roadmap it has prepared for this reason according to the budget for the 2024 fiscal bill.
The roadmap outlines 25 actions for incorporating the Amazigh language into government operations and services, as well as in fields including education, health, justice, and media outlets.
The Amazigh New Year was added to Morocco’s list of official holidays by King Mohammed VI in May of this year. According to a Royal Court statement, King Mohammed VI approved the Amazigh New Year being recognized as a genuine national holiday.
