On this occasion, verses of the Quran were declaimed, followed by panegyrics of the Prophet and prayers for HM the king.
The monarch also stayed some time in silent at the graves of late Kings Hassan II and Mohammed V, and of late Prince Moulay Abdellah.
The religious ceremony was attended by the Prime minister, the Speakers of the two houses of parliament, HM the king's advisors, the members of the government, and several civil and military personalities.