French Muslim Organizations Divided on Start Date for Ramadan 2025
26 February 2025
On what date will the month of Ramadan 1446/2025 begin in France? The authorized bodies are divided on the question.
French Council of the Muslim Faith
Ramadan in France to Begin March 1, 2025, CFCM Announces
5 February 2025
Muslims in France now know the start date of the month of Ramadan, as well as the amount of zakat al-fitr. The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) made the announcements (…)
French Muslim Council Condemns Calls for Gaza’s Destruction on TV Channel
30 January 2025
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) is outraged by the remarks made on the i24news channel in France concerning the Palestinian population of Gaza.
French Muslim Council Challenges Philosopher’s Controversial Remarks on Islam in Europe
9 December 2024
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) reacts to the shocking remarks made by the French philosopher Pierre Manent on Muslims. The Muslim organization has also seized (…)
Muslim Woman Assaulted in French Supermarket, CFCM Condemns Attack
8 December 2024
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) reacts to "the racist and anti-Muslim aggression suffered by a 42-year-old woman with a disability, wearing a veil and recently (…)
French Muslim Council Warns of Rising Islamophobia, Urges Voter Mobilization
5 July 2024
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) is concerned about a "very strong resurgence of racist speech and acts of physical violence against citizens identified as (…)
Eid al-Adha 2024: French Muslim Council Sets Date for June 16
7 June 2024
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has just announced the date of Eid al-Adha in France. This festival takes place on the 10th day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah (12th (…)
Former Charlie Hebdo Editor Sparks Outrage with Islamophobic Comments
22 May 2024
New outburst from Philippe Val. The former boss of Charlie Hebdo declared himself to be "Islamophobic". These remarks shocked and outraged several Muslim federations in France. (…)
Paris Mosque Defends ’Night of Doubt’ Tradition for Ramadan’s End
8 April 2024
A few days before the end of the month of Ramadan 1445/2024, the Grand Mosque of Paris reiterates its attachment to the Night of Doubt, calling for the maintenance of this (…)
French Muslim Council’s Ramadan Alms Increase Sparks Debate
5 April 2024
In France, the reevaluation of zakat al-fitr, the legal alms payable before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, by the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) chaired by Franco-Moroccan (…)