King Mohammed VI has proclaimed October 31 as a new national holiday to be known as Aid Al Wahda (Unity Day), according to a statement released on Tuesday by the Royal Office.

The new holiday, which coincides with the royal tradition of granting pardons, follows a “historic turning point” in Morocco’s national cause after the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2797/2025.

The Royal Office said the move reaffirms “the unshakable territorial integrity of the Kingdom” and the nation’s attachment to its “sacred values and legitimate rights.”

This is Morocco’s first national holiday since the commemoration of the recovery of Oued Eddahab in 1979, and the first established by King Mohammed VI since his accession to the throne.

The recognition of the Amazigh New Year earlier this decade highlighted Morocco’s cultural diversity; Unity Day now reinforces the country’s collective identity and indivisible sovereignty.

By instituting Aid Al Wahda, the King aims to enshrine the idea of a “United Morocco” — one that is indivisible in its territory and destiny.

The annual celebration will serve as a moment to reflect on the values of unity and cohesion that underpin national solidarity.

The Royal statement noted that Morocco’s strength lies in its diversity — cultural, religious, and geographic — which continues to nourish its unity and resilience.

The Royal Office also announced that the King’s speeches will henceforth be delivered only on two official occasions: Throne Day and the opening of Parliament, though he reserves the right to address the nation when necessary.

Meanwhile, celebrations marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Green March — a defining moment in Morocco’s modern history — will go ahead as planned, though without a royal speech this year.

The declaration of Unity Day adds a new chapter to Morocco’s modern history — a symbolic affirmation of a diverse yet indivisible kingdom united under its enduring sovereignty and shared national spirit.