Cash Crunch Fears Grip Morocco Ahead of Eid al-Adha Bank Holiday
5 June 2025
A few days before the celebration of Eid al-Adha, many Moroccans fear a shortage of cash in automated teller machines (ATMs).
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Morocco Discourages Sheep Sacrifice for Eid al-Adha Amid Drought Concerns
1 June 2025
In Morocco, measures aimed at preventing citizens from buying animals to sacrifice during Eid al-Adha have been observed. They are being directed towards abandoning the sacrifice.
Morocco Bans Sheep Sales in Markets Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Prices Surge
31 May 2025
Local authorities in several provinces and communes in Morocco have prohibited the introduction of sheep and goats into weekly souks. In other words, their sale for Eid al-Adha
Armed Man in Combat Gear Sparks Fear at Haute-Savoie Mosque
30 May 2025
Fear gripped the worshippers of a mosque in Haute-Savoie when they saw a masked man approaching them.
Award-Winning Director Óliver Laxe Explores Moroccan Culture in Cannes Jury Prize Film ’Sirat’
28 May 2025
Óliver Laxe, the director who recently won the Jury Prize at Cannes with his film Sirat, talks about his deep connection with Moroccan culture and his readings of the Quran.
Eid Al-Adha 2025: Key Dates and Significance for Muslim Celebrations
27 May 2025
Eid Al Adha 2025 is one of the most important celebrations for Muslims. When will this religious holiday be celebrated this year?
Morocco Cracks Down on Illegal Sheep Sales Ahead of Eid al-Adha
24 May 2025
A few days before the celebration of Eid al-Adha, the anarchic proliferation of seasonal sheep sales points in the suburbs of Salé is pushing local authorities to deploy (…)
French Prime Minister’s Proposal to Ban Hijabs for Minors Sparks Controversy
23 May 2025
In France, Gabriel Attal’s proposals, leader of the presidential party Renaissance, on "Muslim entrism" are far from unanimous.
Paris Grand Mosque Opposes Assisted Dying Bill as French Parliament Debates
19 May 2025
The Grand Mosque of Paris expresses its opposition to a proposed law establishing a right to assisted dying, which will be put to a vote in the National Assembly on May 27.
Unsigned Poster Urges Muslims to Boycott Eid al-Adha 2025 in Southern France, Sparking Community Backlash
17 May 2025
In the department of Gard, in southern France, an unsigned public poster invites Muslims in the region to "boycott the sacrifice on the day of Eid al-Kebir, expected to be on (…)