Ramadan in Morocco: Tramdena, Fasting and Rising Violence
25 February 2026
The phenomenon of “Tramdena”, marked by extreme irritability linked to fasting, is driving a rise in violence in Morocco, sometimes even resulting in homicides.
Ramadan 2025
Ramadan 2026: Paris Mosque and CFCM Clash Over Fasting Date
22 February 2026
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 (…)
Ramadan 2026: How Belgian Supermarkets Are Winning Halal Shoppers
22 February 2026
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, (…)
Ramadan 2026 in France: CFCM and Paris Mosque Clash Over Start Date
22 February 2026
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 (…)
Chebbakia Confiscated in Sebta: Moroccan Traveler Denounces Customs Rules
21 February 2026
The destruction of pastries by the Spanish Civil Guard at the Ceuta crossing has sparked a heated controversy. A Moroccan traveler denounced the confiscation of less than two (…)
Halal Boom in Belgium: Supermarkets Transform Their Aisles
21 February 2026
Since the start of the holy month on 19 February 2026, Belgium’s retail giants have been showcasing “ethnic” aisles experiencing explosive growth. Lidl, Colruyt and Carrefour (…)
Ramadan in Belgium: Why Young People Are Embracing It More Strongly
20 February 2026
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 (…)
Ramadan Price Hikes in Morocco: Consumer Frenzy Behind Rising Costs?
20 February 2026
Consumer protection associations in Morocco describe the price increases observed at the start of Ramadan as “unjustified high prices,” attributing them mainly to buying frenzy (…)
Date Prices in Casablanca: From 25 to 220 Dirhams During Ramadan
20 February 2026
The Moroccan date market comes alive ahead of Ramadan, pitting a local harvest of 160,000 tonnes against diverse international competition. Consumers now find themselves torn (…)
Israeli Dates Sold as Moroccan in France: Labeling Scandal
20 February 2026
Israel is allegedly resorting to labeling schemes to circumvent Muslim consumers’ boycott in Europe. Dates from West Bank settlements are reportedly being illegally marketed (…)