French Muslim Council Sets Eid al-Fitr Date for March 30
25 March 2025
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced on Tuesday the date of Eid al-Fitr. When will this celebration take place?
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The Muslim community in France is outraged by Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau who, in the name of the principle of secularism, boycotted the iftar of the ambassadors of the (…)
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French Muslims Split on Date for Eid al-Fitr Celebration
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Moroccan Resident of 24 Years Deported from France, Sparking Controversy
22 March 2025
A 46-year-old Moroccan national, who had been residing in France for 24 years, was expelled in February, causing outrage and raising questions about the application of the (…)
French Muslim Council Sets Zakat al-Fitr at 9 Euros for 2025
20 March 2025
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has set the reference amount for Zakat al-Fitr for the year 2025 at 9 euros per person. This mandatory alms must be paid before (…)