For a long time, Moroccans in the Netherlands have been viewed through a simple question: are they from here or from there? For new generations, this question no longer really makes sense. They want to be able to be Dutch, Moroccan, Muslim, European or simply themselves, without having to choose a single identity.
Moroccans will celebrate Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The announcement was made public Sunday evening following confirmation of the moon sighting.
French Muslims are awaiting confirmation of the date of Eid al-Adha 2026 . The observation of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah is expected in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, May 17. If confirmed, the celebration could begin on Wednesday, May 27.
As Eid al-Adha approaches at the end of May, the shortage of six-month-old sheep is disrupting the ritual. If a certification body suspends its ovine controls, the Muslim Theological Council of France authorizes the sacrifice of younger animals .
Catering giant Elior-Derichebourg is accused of dismissing employees wearing headscarves. This case reignites the debate over strict enforcement of religious neutrality rules in private companies.
After a year 2025 marked by the absence of the ritual sacrifice due to the drought, Moroccans will be able to celebrate Eid al-Adha again at the end of May. The government confirms the return to normal thanks to the improvement of climatic conditions.
According to astronomical calculations, Morocco should celebrate Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. However, this date remains subject to the official observation of the crescent moon, the traditional method preferred by the religious authorities to confirm the Islamic calendar.
The Paris police prefecture has banned this Wednesday, April 1st, the Annual Meeting of Muslims in France in Le Bourget. The authorities cite terrorist threats linked to the conflict in Iran. The organizers are taking emergency legal action.
In the Netherlands, Eid al-Fitr is gradually establishing itself as a common day off . Faced with an increasingly diverse society, companies and schools are adapting their regulations to facilitate this Muslim religious celebration.
The holy month of Ramadan is ending in Morocco. The Eid Al Fitr holiday, marking the first day of the month of Chaoual 1447 of the Hijri calendar , will officially be celebrated this Friday, March 20, 2026, throughout the kingdom.
To put an end to the recurring disagreements, about ten local Muslim religious authorities in France have announced a common date for Eid al-Fitr. This unprecedented initiative sets the end of Ramadan on Friday, March 20, favoring astronomical calculation.
Morocco celebrates the Night of Destiny, the spiritual climax of Ramadan. Between night prayers, traditional attire, and initiation rituals for children, this sacred vigil combines deep religious devotion with a unique cultural grounding.