Anti-Muslim Graffiti Targets Closed Mosque in Paris Suburb, Two Arrested
2 November 2020
The police arrested a 21-year-old man and woman who were in the process of tagging the Pantin mosque in Seine-Saint-Denis, on the night of Friday to Saturday.
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France Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions for Mosques and Places of Worship
2 November 2020
Places of worship in France are facing new restrictive measures that will come into effect from Tuesday, November 3. The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has informed (…)
Belgian Teacher Suspended for Showing Explicit Cartoon to 5th Graders
1 November 2020
For having shown a caricature deemed "obscene" to his students, a teacher from the 11 "Aux sources de Gai Savoir" school was suspended by the municipal council of Molenbeek. (…)
Nîmes Shopkeeper Apologizes for Banning Veiled Women, Citing Regret and Misunderstanding
1 November 2020
A few hours after banning access to his store to veiled women, the manager of a grocery store in Nîmes now says he deeply regrets his act. Overwhelmed by threats, he gave his (…)
French Muslims Join Catholics in Mourning Nice Attack Victims
1 November 2020
Gestures of solidarity from Muslims in France towards Catholics are multiplying since the attack that occurred in Nice on Thursday, October 29. Muslim leaders from (…)
Morocco’s Islamic Council Bans Mention of Prophet Cartoons in Friday Sermons
30 October 2020
The Supreme Council of Ulema (CSO) will be intransigent. All the sermons of the preachers and imams this Friday must avoid any allusion to the cartoons of the Prophet during (…)
Muslim Family Allegedly Denied Entry at French Fast Food Restaurant
30 October 2020
Racist aggression and humiliation against Muslims continue in France. As she was preparing to enter a restaurant, a Muslim family was denied access.
Morocco Condemns Nice Cathedral Attack, Urges Religious Tolerance
30 October 2020
A few hours after the attack carried out by a young Tunisian inside the cathedral of Nice, Morocco expressed its proximity and compassion to the victims and their families.
Angers City Council Blocks Transfer of Unfinished Mosque to Moroccan Control
28 October 2020
The sources of mosque financing have become a priority for the French authorities since the assassination of teacher Samuel Paty in Conflans. The Angers municipal council voted (…)
Morocco’s Islamic Council Condemns Prophet Caricatures and Terrorism
28 October 2020
The Supreme Council of Ulema of Morocco joins the ranks of those who condemn terrorism and violence, as well as statements that undermine the sanctity of religions. According (…)