Executive of Muslims of Belgium

Belgian Muslim Council in Turmoil: President Rejects State Funding Amid Controversy

21 October 2021

The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) regularly causes controversies since its creation. Recently again, the president of this association announced that he is renouncing (…)

Belgian Court Upholds Ban on Ritual Slaughter, Muslim Groups Consider ECHR Appeal

1 October 2021

In Belgium, the Constitutional Court handed down a ruling on Thursday, September 30 that confirms the ban on slaughter without prior stunning. A decision that is not to the (…)

Belgian Muslim Council Denies Allegations of Fund Misuse and Power Abuse

1 October 2021

The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB), says it is "dismayed" in the face of accusations of misappropriation targeting it, firmly contesting "all the allegations reported in (…)

Belgium Eases COVID Restrictions for Eid al-Fitr, Allowing Outdoor Worship

7 May 2021

The Muslim community in Belgium obtains from the authorities the easing of restrictive measures in the context of the celebration of the Eid al-Fitr festival. The Belgian (…)

Muslim Leaders: COVID-19 Vaccination Compatible with Ramadan Fasting

14 April 2021

The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) has announced that fasting does not prevent vaccination against Covid-19. It therefore invites them to go to the centers to contribute (…)

Belgian Muslim Council to Announce Ramadan Start Date on Sunday

10 April 2021

Muslims in Belgium will be informed on Sunday about the start date of the month of Ramadan. The Council of Theologians, attached to the Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) (…)

Belgian Muslim Authority Announces Updated COVID-19 Funeral Guidelines

9 March 2021

The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) informs the faithful of the slight easing in the practice of worship, particularly funerals in these times of Covid-19. The decision (…)

Belgian Muslim Leadership Body Rejects Criticism, Vows Improvements Amid Controversy

30 January 2021

The Executive of Muslims of Belgium is upset with the local press. The institution also refutes the "unfounded accusations" of the Minister of Justice on its evaluation report, (…)

Belgian Muslim Leaders Deny Moroccan Spy Allegations at Brussels Grand Mosque

8 December 2020

The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB), the Association for the Management of the Grand Mosque of Brussels and the Coordination Council of Islamic Institutions of Belgium (…)

Belgium Eases Mosque Restrictions, Allowing Up to 200 Worshippers from September

29 August 2020

As of September 1st, mosques in Belgium will be able to welcome up to 200 worshippers. This decision by the National Security Council is part of the easing of measures enacted (…)