Moroccan Pilgrims Begin Return from Hajj in Saudi Arabia
16 August 2019
The first Moroccan pilgrims begin to return from Mecca, starting this Friday, August 16, 2019, after completing the Hajj rites.
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European Couple Converts to Islam During Eid Celebration in Morocco
14 August 2019
The faithful present, on August 12, 2019, during the Eid al-Adha prayer, experienced an emotional moment, in the Msalla of the city of Salé. Two European nationals, a Briton (…)
Rabat Hosts Major Exhibition: ’Treasures of Islam in Africa’ Showcases 13 Centuries of Art and Culture
12 August 2019
From October 17, 2019 to January 25, 2020, Rabat will host nearly 250 heritage and contemporary works of art from several public and private collections of Islamic cultures in (…)
Fire Destroys Temporary Mosque in Boissy, France; Community Seeks Answers
10 August 2019
The Muslims of Boissy, a French commune located in the Val-de-Marne, have seen their place of worship go up in smoke. It is a temporary location of prefabricated buildings, (…)
Casablanca’s Hassan II Mosque Opens Luxurious Ocean-Fed Hammams to Public
9 August 2019
The bath services of the "Hassan II" Grand Mosque, located in Casablanca, officially opened their doors to the public on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. The peculiarity of this (…)
Controversy Erupts as Malaga Metro Construction Threatens 11th Century Islamic Ruins
9 August 2019
The construction of a metro line, which crosses 11th century Islamic ruins in Malaga, is causing controversy. Despite objections from the Andalusian Ministry of Culture, the (…)
Belgium Restricts Ritual Slaughter for Eid al-Adha, Muslim Community Adapts
8 August 2019
A few days before the celebration of Eid al-Adha, Muslims in Belgium are facing new regulations restricting the practice of ritual slaughter without stunning. Faced with this (…)
Illegal Construction Atop Fez Mosque Sparks Neighborhood Outrage
7 August 2019
In Fez, an unusual event is embarrassing the residents of the Riad district, located on the Aïn Chkef road. It is an anarchic dwelling under construction on the roof of the (…)
Belgian Defense Ministry Sparks Controversy with Muslim Recruitment Video
5 August 2019
In a video, the Belgian Ministry of Defense claims that any Muslim can work in this sector. The controversy is raging.
Moroccan Families Face Financial Strain to Uphold Eid al-Adha Sheep Tradition
5 August 2019
Eid al-Adha is a sacred feast for Moroccan families. Constrained by tradition and the gaze of others, they resort to credit in order to obtain the sheep and to please the children.