France
French Court Upholds Ban on Hijabs in Women's Football Matches
The ban on wearing the hijab during women’s football competitions, which has been in effect since 2016, was confirmed by the Council of State on Thursday.
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Islam
France
Council of State Defends Independence Amid Controversy Over Hijab in Sports
The Council of State denounces the attacks it has been the target of since Monday, June 26, the date on which the hearing to examine the appeal of the Hijabeuses against the French Football Federation (FFF) was held.
Morocco
Morocco Recalls Ambassador After Quran Burning in Sweden Sparks Diplomatic Tension
The Ambassador of Morocco in Sweden has been recalled for consultation for an indefinite period, after the Swedish government authorized a demonstration during which the Quran was burned in front of a Mosque in Stockholm. The Chargé d’Affaires of the Kingdom of Sweden in Rabat was also summoned to the ministry.
France
French Government Pushes Ahead with Sports Hijab Ban Despite Opposition
The French government is determined to go all the way with its approach to banning the wearing of the veil in sport, despite the opposition of the Hijabeuses collective.
France
French Government Issues Guidelines for Eid al-Adha Animal Sacrifice
A few days before the celebration of Eid el-Kebir or Eid al-Adha, the French authorities have developed and disseminated a practical guide to organize and supervise the slaughter of sacrificial animals so that this festival takes place under good conditions.
France
Veiled Student Faces Islamophobic Remarks During Exam at Paris University
A veiled student was the victim of racist remarks from an examiner during an end-of-year defense at the University of Paris-Dauphine.
France
Rennes Plans Major Mosque Project: 4,000-Capacity Islamic Center Set for 2024 Construction
The Espoir Amal association is carrying a mosque project intended to accommodate up to 4,000 people in Rennes. This project, which will not start before 2024, should see the light of day on a 3,000 m² plot graciously offered by the municipality.
Belgium
Belgian Muslim Executive to Challenge Government's New Islamic Council in Court
The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) will file an appeal in the coming days before the Council of State against the royal decree of the Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open-VLD) which establishes the Muslim Council of Belgium (CMB), created on June 6.
France
Fast Food Goes Halal: Growing Demand Reshapes French Dining Landscape
Halal fast food is growing more and more in France where 10% of the population is Muslim, according to a recent INSEE study on religious diversity.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Eid al-Adha Date for June 29, 2023
The date of Eid al-Adha in Morocco is now known. It has just been announced by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
Morocco
Moroccan Islamist Party Demands Ban on LGBTQ-Themed Film 'The Blue Caftan'
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) denounces the screening of the film "The Blue Caftan", centered on homosexuality, in cinemas in Morocco, as it is contrary to the "religious, national and moral values of the Moroccan Muslim people".
France
Nice Mayor Reports Muslim Prayer Incidents in Public Schools, Calls for Action
The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, has alerted Élisabeth Borne to what he described as "attempts to intrude religion" in the city’s schools.