Sport
French Footballer Lina Boussaha Pioneers Move to Saudi Women's League
Former PSG player Lina Boussaha now plays in Saudi Arabia. Her mission, to reconcile football, veil and religion.
Topic
Islam
France
Muslim Professionals Leaving France Amid Rising Discrimination, Study Finds
Discrimination against the Muslim community in France is pushing many highly qualified Muslims to leave the country in the hope of being better valued in foreign firms, according to experts.
France
French Muslim Council Adopts New Statutes, Aims for Grassroots Reorganization
At the end of its extraordinary general assembly held on Sunday, March 12 in Bagnolet, the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM), which has no longer been considered as a dialogue body between the State and the Muslim faith since 2021, unanimously adopted new statutes.
Spain
Spain Denies Citizenship to Moroccan Linked to Islamist Group, Citing Security Concerns
The National Court (Spain) has confirmed the decision of the Ministry of Justice to reject the nationality application of a Moroccan, considered a member of the Islamist group "Justice and Charity".
Morocco
EgyptAir Launches Flights for Moroccan Umrah Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
Since Friday, the airline EgyptAir has been transporting Moroccan pilgrims wishing to perform the Umrah during the months of Sha’aban and Ramadan.
France
Ramadan 2023 to Begin March 23 in France, Muslim Council Announces
Based on scientific calculations, the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) chaired by the Union of Mosques of France (UMF) and the Coordination Committee of Turkish Muslims of France (CCMTF) announced, on Thursday, March 9, the start date of the month of Ramadan.
Spain
Moroccan-Spanish Rapper Miss Raisa Faces Backlash After Removing Hijab
Rapper Miss Raisa (Imane Raissali in civil status) was the victim of a harassment campaign this summer after deciding to no longer wear the veil. Of Moroccan origin, she is a defender of the rights of Moroccan women living in Spain who suffer, she claims, various forms of discrimination.
France
Ramadan 2023: French Muslim Groups Announce Start Date
Pending the official announcement at the Great Mosque of Paris during the traditional night of doubt, the Muslims of France are already informed of the date of the beginning of Ramadan. The dissident Muslim federations of the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) are inviting them "to prepare spiritually for the fasting of the blessed month of Ramadan in unity, sharing and solidarity".
France
Far-Right French Politician Zemmour Faces Retrial for Anti-Islam Comments
Eric Zemmour is back in court for his controversial remarks on Islam and immigration , after a decision by the Court of Cassation overturning his acquittal handed down in September 2021.
France
Roubaix's Muslim Community Faces Islamophobia, Lacks Organized Response, Study Finds
Composed of a large immigrant population, the Muslim community in Roubaix is often the victim of discrimination and Islamophobia. A situation experienced by Muslim residents as an injustice.
Morocco
Islamic Month of Sha'ban Begins February 22, Ramadan Approaches
The first day of the month of Chaâbane of the year 1444 of the Hegira corresponds to Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs announced yesterday in a statement.
Spain
Teen Convicted of Jihadist Terrorism in Madrid, Marking First Such Case in Spanish Capital
A 16-year-old Moroccan minor, arrested last June by the Algete (Madrid) police, was convicted on Wednesday for jihadist terrorism. A first in the Spanish capital.