The Great Mosque of Paris celebrates its centenary, but its Moroccan history remains largely unknown. Financing, architecture, zellige, carved wood, the presence of Sultan Moulay Youssef: the monument still bears the decisive imprint of Morocco.
The Great Mosque of Paris has officially set the date of the Feast of Sacrifice for Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Two morning prayers will be organized to welcome the faithful during this major celebration.
The date of Eid al-Adha 2026 is taking shape. While Saudi Arabia and the Great Mosque of Paris await lunar observation, supporters of astronomical calculation are already setting the date for the major Muslim celebration.
The date of Eid al-Adha for the year 2026 is becoming clearer. While astronomical calculations point to late May, lunar observation will dictate the final calendar for this major Muslim celebration that marks the pinnacle of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
The official date of Eid al-Fitr in France will be set this Wednesday evening. The religious commission is meeting for the traditional Night of Doubt, marking the end of the sacred month of Ramadan for Muslim believers.
The representative bodies largely agree on the date of Friday, March 20 to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in France. However, the uncertainty linked to the traditional lunar observation leaves the risk of a new division within the community.
The religious commission of the Grand Mosque of Paris will meet on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 to announce the date of Eid al-Fitr. This decision will be based on the observation of the moon and the results of astronomical calculations.
The controversy arose from a اختلاف in dates: while the CFCM relies on astronomical calculations to set the beginning of Ramadan on February 19, 2026 , the Grand Mosque of Paris maintained the tradition of the “Night of Doubt,” announcing the start of fasting for February 18.
The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has condemned the division surrounding the start of Ramadan 2026 . The body is defending its choice of February 19, based on astronomical calculations, against a unilateral reversal deemed harmful to the unity of the faithful.
Muslims across France will begin the holy month on different dates. The Grand Mosque of Paris has set the first day of fasting for Wednesday, February 18, while the French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) announces Thursday, February 19.
The start of Ramadan 1447/2026 in France falls between February 18 and 19. While most institutions agree on Thursday, an unprecedented divergence linked to astronomical calculations keeps Wednesday in contention.
It’s the end of a long wait that lasted six months. At the end of a board meeting held on Thursday, June 10, Ghaleb Bencheikh, a candidate for his own succession, was elected president of the Foundation of Islam of France (FIF).