France
Islamophobic Graffiti Targets Imam Training Institute in Martigues, France
In Martigues, the walls, windows and trash cans of the Dar Ennour Institute were covered on Sunday, July 4, 2021 with Islamophobic tags. An investigation is underway.
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Islam
France
Man Sentenced for Islamophobic Attack Near Belfort Mosque
In front of the Belfort judicial court, a 41-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in prison for charging at two Muslim women near the Grand Mosque of the Glacis. He had also made racist remarks against Islam and Muslims.
Morocco
Morocco's Catholic Community Grows as Sub-Saharan Migrants Reshape Church
Thanks to Sub-Saharan Africans, Morocco, a country where Islam is the state religion, is seeing its small Christian community revive. A diocesan synod started in May is reflecting on its new challenges.
Morocco
Moroccan Imams and Muezzins Protest for Better Working Conditions Outside Parliament
Exasperated by their precarious living conditions, the imams and muezzins of Morocco organized a sit-in on Monday in front of the Parliament in Rabat. They denounce the deaf ear of the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs to their multiple grievances.
Morocco
Saudi Arabia Limits 2021 Hajj to Residents, Excluding Foreign Pilgrims
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has announced that the Royal Commission for the Pilgrimage will maintain for the next Hajj season the results of the draw (lists of selected and waiting lists of the official organization and tourist travel agencies) for the 1441 AH season. Moroccans will not be able to perform the 2021 Hajj due to the exclusion of all nationalities.
Morocco
Morocco to Reopen Mosques Gradually Starting June 8, Ministry Announces
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs made public this Tuesday, June 1, the schedule for the reopening of mosques. The process starts on June 8 and ends on July 20, 2021.
Morocco
Morocco Plans to Reopen Quranic Schools in September, Pending COVID Situation
The doors of Quranic schools could reopen again in early September 2021 if the epidemiological situation allows it. This is the assurance given by the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq.
Morocco
Morocco's King Orders Reopening of Mosques with Safety Measures
In Morocco , mosques are now allowed to reopen their doors. This announcement was made by Ahmed Toufiq, Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, before the House of Representatives, this Monday.
Belgium
Belgian Lawmaker Warns of 'Radical Political Claim' Behind Veil Wearing
Belgian MP George Dallemagne reacted to the wearing of the veil in public administrations. The elected official states that "through the veil, there is also a political, radical claim".
France
Nice Mosque Burglarized; Leaders Criticize Lack of Political Response
The En-Nour mosque was burgled during the night from Sunday to Monday. While the rector is not too surprised by the act, it is the silence of the political leaders that leaves him speechless.
France
Sufi Muslims in France Adapt Sacred Practices Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
In Thuré, Sufi Muslims are struggling to dance and sing the love of God as before due to the Covid-19 pandemic. They promise a "Saturday night fever" once people are vaccinated and the son of Moroccan sheikh Sidi Mohammed Mokhtar Habri, their next spiritual guide, arrives in France.
Morocco
Eid El-Fitr Shopping Surge: Families Flock to Stores for Festive Attire Despite Economic Challenges
The markets and other ready-to-wear clothing sales outlets are already in a festive mood. The crowds are huge, much to the delight of the merchants. Parents and children are rushing to buy new clothes despite the economic gloom caused by Covid-19.