The Mimouna Association is a Moroccan non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Moroccan Jewish heritage and culture.
The Mimouna Association started in 2007 as a Muslim [1] student-run club at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane seeking to promote Jewish heritage and interfaith dialogue around the country. [2] "One of the founding principles of the Association is to reclaim the cultural diversity of Morocco through its history. In a context where intolerance and extremism are rampant, Mimouna, as a Citizen Patriot Association, would like to contribute to the preserving and strengthening of the plural Moroccan identity."
It was originally known as the Mimouna Club. [3]
In August 2012, the student club became an officially incorporated nonprofit organization with the name "Association Mimouna".
The Mimouna Association is often cited as the leading entity in Morocco fighting antisemitism [4] and strengthening ties between Muslims and Jews. [5] Mimouna "has worked to educate young Moroccans about the Kingdom's rich Jewish history". [6]
"a coalition of Muslim students who have taken on the task of highlighting the deep Jewish roots woven into Moroccan culture." [7]
Thanks to his work with the Mimouna Association, founder and president, ElMehdi Boudra was listed among the "top 100 People Positively Influencing Jewish Life" on Algemeiner ‘J100’ 2018 listing. [16]
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