While some welcome the originality of this idea, others consider it inappropriate. The principle? A paid event (250 dirhams per ticket!) where the breakup would be celebrated with music. A formula which has the appearance of a new marketing strategy, with some seeing it as a cynical exploitation of a personal situation to create buzz.
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To justify himself, the artist says he relies on a Moroccan custom: “In the Moroccan desert, we celebrate both marriages and divorces,” he posted on Instagram. The concept of Mister Crazy goes well beyond this, being part of a broader trend observed in several Arab countries.
However, this trend is far from unanimous. For many observers, celebrating a divorce is out of step with the traditions and family values of Arab societies. “To show joy at the occasion of a separation is to trivialize a painful event,” believe some experts.
Others qualify this point of view. For them, this type of initiative can also express a form of relief or victory after a difficult ordeal. Since divorce is often experienced as a personal failure, celebrating it can be seen as a way to turn the page and take control of your life.
