Throne Day (Morocco)

Throne Day (Arabic: عيد العرش, romanized: ʿĪd al-ʿArsh, lit.'feast of the throne') is a public holiday in Morocco, punctuated by commemorations of the date of the king's formal accession to the throne. The first celebration was held in 1933 to mark the accession of Mohammed V in 1927. Several nationwide and official events are covered on public television throughout the day.