Zemmour Urges French Muslims to ’Assimilate’, Sparking Controversy
1 December 2021
The now presidential candidate for 2022, Eric Zemmour, has launched an appeal to Muslims in France. An appeal that is causing controversy.
Islam
French Muslim Council Condemns ’Discriminatory’ Closure of Mosque Bank Accounts
26 November 2021
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has in turn reacted to the sudden "recent" closure of bank accounts of mosques, considering this situation to be "discriminatory".
Moroccan-Spanish Author Sparks Controversy Over Politician’s Hijab at Campaign Event
23 November 2021
The Moroccan-origin writer Najat El Hachmi criticized on social media her compatriot Fatima Hamed, the spokesperson of the Movement for Dignity and Citizenship (MDyC) in Ceuta, (…)
Vandals Target Two Mosques in Besançon with Lorraine Cross Graffiti
22 November 2021
The main facades of two mosques in Besançon were desecrated during the night from Friday to Saturday. It was the worshippers who discovered the Lorraine crosses when they (…)
Study: Majority of Young Moroccans Support Hijab Wearing, Citing Religious and Practical Reasons
18 November 2021
61.2% of Moroccans are in favor of wearing the hijab, according to a study just published by the organization "Menassat for Social Research and Studies".
Morocco to Invest $82 Million in Mosque Construction and Renovation for 2022
15 November 2021
In 2022, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs plans to invest more than 758 million dirhams in the construction and renovation of mosques across the country.
Moroccan Hotels Push to Lift Ban on Unmarried Couples Amid Tourism Slump
14 November 2021
The ban on extramarital sexual relations imposed on Muslims is affecting the already weakened domestic hotel market due to the health crisis.
Moroccan Minister Files Complaint Against Preacher for Calling Schools ’Places of Debauchery’
12 November 2021
Moroccan preacher Redouane Benabdeslam is the subject of a complaint for having described the Moroccan school as a "brothel" and a "place of debauchery". Following these (…)
Morocco Enlists Imams to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
5 November 2021
The Moroccan authorities are seeking the help of imams in charge of leading the Friday prayer in the kingdom’s mosques in order to raise awareness among the faithful about (…)
Green Party Candidate Calls for Ban on Unstunned Ritual Slaughter in France
30 October 2021
The potential Green candidate for the 2022 presidential election, Yannick Jadot, advocates stunning before the ritual slaughter of animals, which is used in particular for the (…)