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Sidi Ahmed Eddahaji Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Sidi Ahmed Eddahaji (also known as Al-Haddaji) honors one of the celebrated seventy-five saints of Ksar el-Kebir. Associated with the Awlad Dahaj tribe, he is traditionally regarded as the patron saint of peasants and agriculturists in the region. The shrine serves as a focal point for local spiritual life, especially during the annual festival held in his honor to mark the beginning of the agricultural season.
Timeline
1578
Battle of Three Kings
According to local tradition, the saint was part of the Moroccan army during the Battle of Oued el-Makhazin (Battle of the Three Kings).
2024
Annual Festival
A traditional festival is organized by local farmers to seek blessings for the upcoming harvest.
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