Christians, Jews, and Muslims gathered on Saturday at Anfa Church in Casablanca to celebrate the “Cake of Brotherhood” (Bûche de la Fraternité), an event symbolizing interfaith harmony.
Hosted by the “Moroccan Plural Association,” the gathering highlighted Morocco’s unique model of promoting tolerance among religions, fostering peace, and encouraging coexistence.
Attendees included Aziz Dades, Governor of the Casablanca-Anfa Prefecture; U.S. Consul General in Casablanca Marissa Scott-Torres; Father Andre Gomailo of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Casablanca; representatives from the Salam Lekoulam association; and other notable figures.
“The harmony between Muslims, Jews, and Christians continues to thrive in Morocco,” Scott-Torres told Morocco’s Press Agency. “This coexistence is a beacon of hope, showing that peaceful living is possible even in a world often marked by conflict. Our faiths teach us love, compassion, and unity. These teachings give us the strength to move forward and build a future where everyone can thrive.”
Ahmed Ghayat, president of the Moroccan Plural Association, said, “In a world marked by hatred, rejection, and war, events like this are true oases of peace. Under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco continues to uphold its core values of coexistence and fraternity.
Every year, we share this tradition with a new generation. By offering this Christian cake to young Christians, we honor our ancestral values and ancient traditions.”
The celebration included testimonials from representatives of the three Abrahamic religions, as well as hymns performed by the church’s youth choir, accompanied by a musical group specializing in Issawa, a traditional Moroccan art form.