Morocco
Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Muslim Prayer Room at French School
A college in Pau is accused of having set up a "prayer room" for Muslim students as part of a trip to Arette, about fifty kilometers in the Pyrenees.
Topic
Islam
Sport
French Far-Right Leader Accuses Soccer Star Benzema of 'Islamist' Ties Over Saudi Photo
French international Karim Benzema appears in traditional Saudi attire and incurs the wrath of Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally (RN), who does not hesitate to accuse him of being a "fellow traveler of Islamist ideology".
France
French Court Upholds Ban on Abayas in Schools, Rejecting Legal Challenge
The French Council of State has just rejected a request to suspend the circular of the Ministry of National Education banning the wearing of the abaya in schools from the start of this school year.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Date for Prophet Muhammad's Birthday Celebration
The month of Rabi-I 1445 of the Hijri calendar will begin on Sunday, September 17, 2023 and Eid Al Mawlid Annabaoui will be celebrated on Thursday, September 28, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced.
Belgium
Belgian Muslim Groups Oppose Mandatory Sex Education in Schools
The sex education courses that will be given to all students in the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles throughout the school year do not please Muslim institutions in Belgium.
Morocco
Morocco to Celebrate Prophet Mohammad's Birthday on September 15
In Morocco, Aid Al Mawlid Annabaoui, the festival celebrating the birth of Prophet Mohammad, will be celebrated this September.
France
Study Reveals Success Stories of Second-Generation Maghrebi Immigrants in France
Deconstructing prejudices by highlighting the successes of the second generation of Maghrebi immigrants is the goal of sociologist Arnaud Lacheret, associate professor at Skema Business School and specialist in Arab-Muslim culture, who publishes his new book, les Intégrés .
Sport
Neymar's cross of Jesus causes controversy in Saudi Arabia
Muslim personalities have expressed their displeasure following the arrival of player Neymar in Riyadh, the Brazilian footballer having worn a pendant in the shape of a diamond-encrusted cross.
France
French Muslim Council: Abaya Not Religious, Supports School Ban
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has reaffirmed its position on the wearing of the "abaya" at school, insisting that this garment is not "religious."
Spain
Primark Halts Burkini Sales in Spain Amid Growing Controversy
Primark has removed the burkini from its catalog and stores in Spain. The Irish company was the only one in Spain to market this swimsuit designed for Muslim women.
France
France Bans Abaya in Schools, Sparking Religious Dress Debate
The wearing of the abaya, a loose female garment that is causing controversy in France, will be prohibited in school establishments from the next school year. This is the decision made by Gabriel Attal, Minister of National Education.
Morocco
Morocco Ranks 11th Globally for Lowest Alcohol Consumption, Study Finds
Morocco is in the top 17 countries where the percentage of non-drinkers of alcohol is the highest in the world, according to a compilation of figures that has just been published. All these countries have a predominantly Muslim population.