France’s Mask Mandate Highlights Debate Over Veil Ban
15 May 2020
While France requires its citizens to wear masks in these times of covid-19, it still bans the wearing of veils by Muslim women. Washington Post notes a contradiction in French (…)
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Arlon’s Muslim Community Secures Funding for New Mosque Amid Pandemic
12 May 2020
The Muslims of Arlon will have, in the very near future, a new place of worship worthy of the name.
Muslim Group Opposes Early Reopening of Mosques for Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
8 May 2020
The Rassemblement des musulmans de France (RMF), chaired by Anouar Kbibech, opposed the resumption of religious celebrations as early as May 24, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, (…)
Muslim Leaders Protest Exclusion from Earlier Reopening of Religious Services in France
6 May 2020
The Great Mosque of Paris expresses its "astonishment" and cries "discrimination" after the government announced on Monday, May 4, that it is ready to consider the date of May (…)
Moroccan Man Claiming to be ’Messiah’ Jailed for Inciting Violence and Assaulting Officer
3 May 2020
An individual from Oued Zem, who took himself for "the messiah", urging people to invade mosques, was arrested and then sentenced to three years in prison.
Chicago Muslim Group Promotes Prophet Muhammad’s Health Advice Amid COVID-19 Crisis
2 May 2020
In Chicago, the recommendations of the Prophet Muhammad on personal hygiene and health are drawing the attention of passers-by in these times of covid-19 that is hitting the (…)
Gennevilliers Expands Muslim Cemetery Section Amid COVID-19 Deaths
29 April 2020
Muslims can now find places to bury their loved ones who died from covid-19 in the Gennevilliers cemetery. The city authorities have decided to expand the Muslim section.
La Rochelle Mosque Offers Ramadan Drive-Through Meals During Lockdown
28 April 2020
The Islamic Cultural Association of Charente-Maritime (ACICM) offers hot meals every evening to fasting people in need in front of the mosque in Mireuil (La Rochelle) via a (…)
Moroccan Pharmacists Provide Ramadan Aid to Families Impacted by COVID-19
28 April 2020
Pharmacists have distributed Ramadan baskets to the benefit of unemployed people and needy families due to the covid-19 pandemic.
PSG Stars Wish Muslim Fans Happy Ramadan in Video Message
26 April 2020
Like several European and world clubs, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has also addressed its best wishes to the Muslim community in France, on the occasion of the month of Ramadan (…)