Morocco to Celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday in September 2024
30 August 2024
In Morocco, Aid Al Mawlid Annabaoui, the feast celebrating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, will be celebrated in September.
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Controversy Erupts Over Cultural Festival Near Mosque in Morocco’s Souss-Massa Region
29 August 2024
The organization of festivals near mosques in certain villages in the Souss-Massa region has aroused the indignation of some activists on social networks who consider this (…)
Study: Morocco Tops MENA Region as Most Religious Country, 90% Say Faith Essential
16 August 2024
Morocco tops the ranking of the most religious countries in North Africa and the Middle East (MENA region). This is revealed by a study conducted by an American organization.
Moroccan Mosque’s Ban on Women Sparks Outrage, Calls for Intervention
13 August 2024
Women no longer have access to a mosque located in Imintanout, in the province of Chichaoua. Associative actors cry out in indignation and call on the competent authorities to (…)
Controversial Imam Wins Belgian Citizenship Appeal, May Return from Morocco
6 August 2024
Blocked in Morocco since October 2021 due to the withdrawal of his residence permit, the controversial imam Mohamed Toujgani could return to Belgium by the end of the year. The (…)
Belgian Officials Alarmed by Surge in Salafist TikTok Influencers Targeting Youth
2 August 2024
In Belgium, the growing attraction of young people to Muslim religious content on social media, particularly TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, is causing concern.
Morocco Hotel Pools Face Backlash Over Burkini Ban
30 July 2024
In Morocco, the ban on wearing the burkini in the pools of certain hotels prevents Muslim women from fully enjoying their summer vacation. The measure is considered (…)
Muslim High School in Lille Loses Appeal for State Funding
23 July 2024
Seized a second time in summary proceedings, the administrative court of Lille rejected the request for provisional maintenance of the association contract with the State (…)
Moroccan Private School Faces Backlash Over Hijab Ban in Job Posting
5 July 2024
A private school in Bouznika is under fire for requiring that candidates for the position of assistant director not wear the veil.
Nice Muslim School Wins Court Battle Against Closure Order
3 July 2024
The Avicenne Muslim college in Nice has won its legal battle against the Alpes-Maritimes prefecture, which had ordered its permanent closure last March.