France Approves 23 Temporary Slaughterhouses for Eid al-Adha 2021
18 July 2021
A few days before Eid al-Adha 2021, the French government has published the provisional list of temporary slaughterhouses approved for the duration of the festival.
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Morocco Bans Eid Al-Adha Prayers in Mosques Amid COVID-19 Concerns
15 July 2021
Due to the crowds observed during the celebration of Eid Al-Adha, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Thursday, July 15, 2021, that the Eid prayer will (…)
French Muslim Council Urges Mosques to Promote Covid-19 Vaccination Amid New Restrictions
14 July 2021
Faced with a strong epidemic resurgence, France has taken new health measures, including the mandatory presentation of a vaccination certificate or a negative Covid test in (…)
Controversy Erupts as Hijab-Wearing Woman Denied Entry to Rabat Restaurant
12 July 2021
An unusual and surprising event occurred this week in Morocco. A woman was denied access to a restaurant in Rabat because she was wearing a veil.
Eid al-Adha Set for July 20 in France, Muslims Urged to Exercise Caution Amid COVID-19
11 July 2021
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has announced the date of Eid al-Adha in France. In this context of Covid-19, it calls on Muslims to be "extremely vigilant".
Morocco to Pay July Salaries Early for Eid Al-Adha Celebration
11 July 2021
As Eid Al-Adha approaches, the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR) has decided to settle, next Friday, the salaries and wages of civil servants and state and local authority (…)
Morocco Sets Eid Al Adha Date for July 21, 2021
11 July 2021
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday, July 10, the date of the celebration of Eid Al Adha in Morocco.
Saudi Arabia Sets Eid al-Adha Date for July 20, Marking Major Islamic Holiday
10 July 2021
After Ramadan, Muslims are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Saudi Arabia announced on Friday, July 9, the date of this celebration.
Morocco Bans Political Activity in Mosques Ahead of Elections
8 July 2021
Mosques are prohibited from getting involved in political disputes. This is what the Minister of Endowments affirmed this week, telling Islamist deputies, as well as parties, (…)
Pig’s Head and Anti-Muslim Graffiti Found at Spanish Mosque in Murcia
7 July 2021
The officials of the Cabezo de Torres mosque in Murcia discovered xenophobic graffiti on the walls and a pig’s head placed at the entrance of the place of worship early this (…)