Ramadan 2022 in France: Dates Announced as COVID-19 Measures Continue
27 February 2022
In France, the start and end dates of the month of Ramadan are now known. Once again, it will be a month of fasting under coronavirus.
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Ceuta Replaces Christmas Holiday with Eid al-Fitr, Sparking Controversy
21 September 2021
The Ceuta Assembly has approved the proposal of the PSOE and MDyC to consider May 2, 2022, the date on which Aid el Fitr (Ramadan) will be celebrated, as a public holiday in (…)
Far-Right Vox Party Pushes to Remove Muslim Holiday from Ceuta’s Work Calendar
19 September 2021
The far-right party Vox is continuing its campaign against Muslims in Ceuta. After describing some Muslim deputies as pro-Moroccan in parliament, it is demanding the removal of (…)
Marrakech Tourism Sees Brief Uptick as Hotels Reopen for Holiday Weekend
19 May 2021
Tourism in the colors of the recovery in Marrakech last weekend. About a hundred hotel establishments out of the 240 operating in the ochre city, the heart of Moroccan tourism, (…)
Eid El-Fitr Shopping Surge: Families Flock to Stores for Festive Attire Despite Economic Challenges
13 May 2021
The markets and other ready-to-wear clothing sales outlets are already in a festive mood. The crowds are huge, much to the delight of the merchants. Parents and children are (…)
Morocco’s King Pardons 810 Prisoners, Including Convicted Terrorists, for Eid Al Fitr
13 May 2021
On the occasion of the celebration of Eid Al Fitr, King Mohammed VI granted a pardon to 810 people, including 17 detainees from Al Hoceima and 12 repentant terrorists convicted (…)
Morocco Announces Eid Al Fitr to Begin Thursday, Marking End of Ramadan
12 May 2021
Eid Al Fitr will be celebrated this Thursday, May 13 in Morocco. This was announced this evening by the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs.
Morocco Announces Eid Al Fitr Date Based on Lunar Observation
12 May 2021
Eid Al Fitr will take place on Thursday, May 13 in Morocco. This date is determined by the observations and calculations carried out by the services of the Ministry of Habous (…)
Morocco Cancels Eid al-Fitr Mosque Prayers Amid COVID-19 Concerns
12 May 2021
Just like last year, the Eid al-Fitr prayer will not take place in mosques and musallas in Morocco. This is the decision made by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
French Muslims to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr on May 13, Marking End of Ramadan
11 May 2021
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced on Tuesday that Eid al-Fitr, the feast that marks the end of the Ramadan fast, will be held on May 13, 2021. The (…)