Ahmed Toufiq demands strict adherence to the Maliki rite and official sermons by imams. This circular aims to counter deviations in order to preserve religious unity and prevent discord.
The French Interior Ministry has banned, by order dated 23 February 2026, the sale to minors, advertising and display of the book « Me, the Young Muslim Woman ». The work is deemed dangerous to the development of young people and discriminatory toward women.
The controversy arose from a اختلاف in dates: while the CFCM relies on astronomical calculations to set the beginning of Ramadan on February 19, 2026 , the Grand Mosque of Paris maintained the tradition of the “Night of Doubt,” announcing the start of fasting for February 18.
Major Belgian retailers such as Delhaize, Colruyt and Lidl are extensively adapting their shelves for Ramadan 2026. This commercial strategy responds to growing local demand, driven by a significant increase in sales of halal and traditional products.
The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has condemned the division surrounding the start of Ramadan 2026 . The body is defending its choice of February 19, based on astronomical calculations, against a unilateral reversal deemed harmful to the unity of the faithful.
The far-right Vox party has submitted a proposal seeking to exclude halal menus from schools and hospitals in the city of Valencia. The party considers these faith-based options contrary to local traditions and is calling for the cultural assimilation of foreign residents.
In Belgium, the month of Ramadan has become a powerful identity marker among young people, prompting some children as young as 8 to fast despite health recommendations, amid a climate of social pressure.
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced Wednesday evening that the holy month of Ramadan will officially begin in Morocco on Thursday, February 19, 2026 . The decision follows the sighting of the lunar crescent across the Kingdom.
As the holy month begins this Wednesday, 18 February 2026, statistics reveal unprecedented enthusiasm among young Muslims in France. Between the search for meaning, the affirmation of identity and health benefits, the ritual is becoming an essential appointment for new generations.
A video shared by the president of the Flemish far-right party Vlaams Belang has sparked controversy. It allegedly shows a De Lijn company driver kneeling inside his vehicle, prompting an internal investigation.
As millions of faithful prepare to begin the month of fasting , one question systematically comes up: why does Ramadan never begin on the same date from one year to the next? The answer lies in the very nature of the Islamic calendar.
The Muslim Executive of Belgium (EMB) has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday 19 February 2026. This decision was confirmed following the meeting of the Council of Theologians held this Tuesday.