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The 'right of salt', a traditional thanks to women for their work during Ramadan

(15 Mar 2026) ASSOCIATED PRESS - Rabat, Morocco - 11 March 2026 1. People walking past shop in the old medina of Rabat where Hassan El Fezouati is looking for the "right of salt" gift for his wife 2. Mid of El Fezouati in shop talking to the owner 3. Wide of Fezouati walking across road 4. Various of Fezouati looking a gold jewellery in window displays 5. Various of the seller showing some gold bracelets to Hassan El Fezouati 6. Various of gold rings being shown by the seller to Fezouati 7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hassan El Fezouati, retired husband "The right of salt is a recognition of the woman’s efforts during the month of Ramadan, considering the work and responsibilities she carries out at home, such as preparing the meals for iftar and suhoor. For this reason, our ancestors used to offer a gift to their wives at the end of Ramadan. This is also what I do, and I try to preserve this tradition and encourage our children to continue it with their wives as well in the future." 8. Wide of Fezouati entering a traditional clothes' shop and greeting the seller Barradi Mahjoub 9. A traditional Djellaba being checked by Fezouati 10. Tilt up of Mahjoub showing a traditional Takchita to Hassan 11. Mid of displayed caftans 12. Various of Hassan looking at the women's clothes 13. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hassan El Fezouati, a retired husband from Rabat: "I used to buy my wife gold accessories most of the time, but now I am retired and my financial situation no longer allows me to do that. However, despite this, I decided to surprise her with a gift. After visiting several shops, I decided to buy her a traditional outfit, especially since she once told me that she needed one. So I chose to surprise her with it." 14. Mahjoub shows another caftan to Hassan 15. Pan of displayed Takchitas 16. Wide of Mahjoub puts the caftan gift in a bag and gives it to Hassan 17. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mahjoub Barradi, traditional clothing seller in Rabat: "Many people are still attached to the tradition of the “right of salt,” where a husband rewards his wife for the effort she has made during Ramadan. For this reason, husbands come to buy gifts such as a caftan or a djellaba. They often ask us for advice about the latest and most fashionable models, and we prepare for that so that the husband can buy the best possible gift." 18. Various of Batoul Ramzi, Hassan' wife in her kitchen preparing the harira soup 19. Various of Batoul fills the quiche dough with chicken and white sauce 20. Various of Batoul adding some herbs and olive oil to the fish and vegetables tajine 21. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Batoul Ramzi, a housewife from Rabat: "A lot of effort is made during the month of Ramadan. From the moment I wake up, I am in the kitchen preparing the many and varied Ramadan dishes. During Ramadan there are many meals to prepare, such as harira soup, tagine, and different pastries. Because of this, we feel tired, as the effort is much greater during Ramadan." 22. Wide of Batoul putting the tajine on the Iftar table where her family ready to eat 23. Mid of the tajine being opened by Batoul 24. Various of Batoul serving the Harira soup 25. Mid of Hassan kisses Batoul on her head 26. Mid of Moroccan mint tea being poured by Batoul 27. Batoul drinking tea 28. Wide pan of Fezouati giving Batoul her "right of salt" gift 29. Batoul opening gift and smiling 30. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Batoul Ramzi, a housewife from Rabat: 31. Wide of Batoul's niece hugging and thanking her for the hospitality 32. Various of Batoul looking at herself wearing her new traditional dress STORYLINE: LEADIN: STORYLINE: Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...