Time Zone |
Africa/Casablanca |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+0 |
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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Fez, the historical and cultural city of northern Morocco and the third largest city in the country, is known as the "spiritual capital of Morocco". Founded in the 9th century AD, the ancient city was once the center of scholarship and art in the Islamic world, and still retains its medieval urban pattern. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town (medina) of Fez is home to the world's first university, the University of Caraouine, the spectacular Caraouine Mosque, and traditional craftsmen's workshops, such as the famous Fez Leather Dyeing Factory. The winding alleyways, ancient architecture and rich Arabian flavor make Fez a great place to experience traditional Moroccan culture, attracting travelers from all over the world to explore the charm of its thousand years of history.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.