Protests Erupt in Marrakech Over Ramadan Curfew and Prayer Restrictions
21 April 2021
Many Moroccans demonstrated last Monday in Marrakech to protest against the curfew and the ban on Tarawih prayers. The police arrested about ten people.
Islam
Former Education Minister: Secularism in France Being Used to Target Islam
21 April 2021
Former Minister of National Education, Najat Vallaud-Belkacem believes that "secularism is only regularly invoked to exclude Islam". She denounces the government’s "permanent (…)
Female French Imam Challenges Traditional Islam, Faces Funding Hurdles
19 April 2021
Kahina Bahloul, the first female imam in France, promotes, she says, an Enlightenment Islam that breaks with traditional religious practices. Her ideas are recorded in a work (…)
Barcelona Church Hosts Free Iftar Meals for Homeless Muslims During Ramadan
18 April 2021
In Barcelona, Muslims in precarious situations or homeless gathered last Friday to take the iftar for free in the premises of the Catholic Church of Santa Anna during Ramadan. (…)
Jack Lang Praises Muslim Contributions to France as Ramadan Begins
16 April 2021
Jack Lang gives Muslims the place that is rightfully theirs in French society. In a message of good wishes on the occasion of the start of the month of Ramadan, the president (…)
France Postpones Conference on Islamic Leadership Training
15 April 2021
The colloquium on the training of imams, chaplains and Islamologists in France has been postponed by the organizing committee. The event will take place on October 8 and 9, (…)
PSG Stars Neymar and Mbappé Lead Ramadan Wishes as Top Clubs Mark Muslim Holy Month
14 April 2021
The players of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have wished a good Ramadan 2021 to Muslims. The holy month began on April 13 in some countries like France, Syria, Egypt, but started (…)
Imam Urges French Muslims to Follow COVID Rules During Ramadan
14 April 2021
The month of Ramadan is taking place for the second time in the midst of the health crisis related to the coronavirus pandemic. Addressing the Muslims of France, who since (…)
Muslim Leaders: COVID-19 Vaccination Compatible with Ramadan Fasting
14 April 2021
The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) has announced that fasting does not prevent vaccination against Covid-19. It therefore invites them to go to the centers to contribute (…)
Ramadan Fasting Hours Vary Globally: Moroccans Face Longer Days Than Saudis
13 April 2021
The month of Ramadan begins tomorrow, Wednesday, April 14 in Morocco. The duration of the fasting day will be longer for Moroccans than for Saudis who started the holy month (…)