فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Repeated incidents of shoe theft at the entrances of mosques in the Akouray area, located in the province of El Hajeb, have sparked widespread outrage among local residents. Civil society activists have voiced serious concern over the growing trend, which is increasingly disturbing worshippers and raising questions about the motivations behind these recurring thefts.
Local sources reported that the phenomenon has become more noticeable in recent months, especially during Friday prayers, when many worshippers discovered their shoes missing after finishing their prayers. This has caused frustration and anger, as well as public debate about the underlying social issues that may be driving such behavior.
In various statements, community members condemned the thefts as immoral acts occurring in spaces that should be characterized by peace and respect. They emphasized the need for immediate intervention by authorities, calling for enhanced surveillance around mosques and practical preventive measures—such as installing security cameras or providing safe storage areas for footwear.
Several local associations also urged the municipal council and relevant authorities to take coordinated action involving mosque committees, civil society, and local security forces to deter offenders and preserve the sanctity of places of worship.
Meanwhile, some worshippers have started carrying their shoes inside the mosque or adopting alternative protective measures—an unfamiliar scene that reflects the diminishing sense of security even in sacred spaces.
The local community now hopes for swift and firm action by officials to put an end to this troubling phenomenon, which not only threatens the safety of worshippers but also undermines the moral and religious values expected to prevail in houses of worship.
source : fes news media
