The Saint-Pierre Cathedral in Rabat celebrated this week its 100th anniversary with a mapping show inside the building, under the theme “Weave a Fire”. The French ambassador to Morocco, Hélène Le Gal, emphasized the symbolism of being in a cathedral in Morocco. “This openness to all religions, this is what makes it special and I find it very beautiful,” she said. Saint-Pierre Cathedral, inaugurated on November 17, 1921, has accompanied and witnessed the great political, cultural and social changes in Morocco and is undeniably part of the cultural and historical heritage of the Capital. The monument is inscribed in an architectural tradition specific to the city of Rabat, a fruitful dialogue between the Arab-Muslim tradition and Western art deco modernism, explains the French Institute.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 26, 2022 16:10 UTC