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  • Online Begging Surges in Morocco During Ramadan
    21 March, by Sylvanus

    In Morocco, begging has spread on social networks, especially Facebook, during Ramadan. The phenomenon raises questions.
    Single mothers, sick children, underprivileged families, charitable associations... Many profiles are asking for alms during Ramadan through social media posts. Some ask for the "Zakat", food baskets or claim to be NGOs working for the most destitute in remote areas, while others have big eyes: they launch appeals to finance "Omras" or to collect large sums of money to (…)

  • Ramadan TV Series Gain Popularity Across North Africa and France
    22 March, by Sylvanus

    In Morocco as in Algeria, the programs specially designed for the holy month of Ramadan are a big hit and generate considerable advertising revenue.
    The Ramadan television series, specially designed for this fasting month, are very popular. In Morocco, the series "Mabrouk Elina", which follows the daily life of a slightly overwhelmed young couple, is a big hit. In Algeria, it is "Banat el mahrousa", which follows the story of three students confronted with a wave of crime in their (…)

  • French Muslims Split on Date for Eid al-Fitr Celebration
    23 March, by Prince

    On what date will Eid al-Fitr 1446/2025 be celebrated in France? Many Muslims in the country lean towards March 30, while others do not rule out the possibility of a celebration on March 31.
    March 30 or 31? Muslims in France remain divided on the date of this year’s Eid al-Fitr. For those who swear only by scientific calculations, such as the Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) or the Musulmans de France (MF) federation, the end of Ramadan is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, and (…)

  • French Muslim Council Sets Eid al-Fitr Date for March 30
    25 March, by Prince

    The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced on Tuesday the date of Eid al-Fitr. When will this celebration take place?
    Like the Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) and the Federation of Muslims of France (MF), the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced the end of the month of Ramadan 1146/2025 for March 29, setting the date of Eid al-Fitr for March 30.
    "The conjunction of the new moon marking the beginning of the month of Shawwal 1446H will occur on (…)

  • Gambling Surge in Moroccan Cafes During Ramadan Sparks Controversy
    25 March, by Sylvanus

    In Nador, cafes have been transformed into casinos during this sacred month of Ramadan, attracting gambling addicts from tourist cities like Marrakech and Tangier. This has provoked the anger of several civil society actors.
    While the month of Ramadan rhymes with piety and spirituality, these establishments have abandoned their traditional character as spaces for relaxation and social gatherings, to become places attracting professional gamblers, particularly the "Bingo" game, known as (…)

  • Daylight Saving Time Shift May Affect Eid al-Fitr Date in France
    27 March, by Prince

    This year, the switch to daylight saving time will take place in France in the night from Saturday, March 29 to Sunday, March 30. A change that could influence the end of Ramadan and the date of Eid al-Fitr.
    In France, the month of Ramadan 2025 took place at standard time. The switch to daylight saving time will take place at the end of the holy month, in the night from Saturday, March 29 to Sunday, March 30, which could have consequences on the date of Eid al-Fitr.
    As announced by the (…)

  • Great Mosque of Paris Expects Eid al-Fitr on March 30
    29 March, by Prince

    On what date will Eid al-Fitr 2025 be celebrated in France? While the faithful are divided on Sunday, March 30 and Monday, March 31, the Great Mosque of Paris will announce this Saturday the likely date of the celebration of this feast marking the end of the month of Ramadan.
    "Eid al-Fitr will probably be on Sunday, March 30," the rector of the Great Mosque of Paris said Friday in an interview with Sud Radio. Chems-Eddine Hafiz added that "today, the issue is to know if it’s Sunday or (…)

  • French Muslim Council Sets Eid Al-Fitr Date for March 30, 2025
    29 March, by Sylvanus

    Based on astronomical calculations, the Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) has announced the date of celebration of Eid el Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
    On what date will Eid el-Fitr 1446/2025 be celebrated in France? "In accordance with scientific data, the lunar crescent will be observable on this date, which marks the end of the month of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal. This is why we will celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in (…)

  • Morocco to Switch to Daylight Saving Time on April 6
    1 April, by Said

    Moroccans will soon have to adjust their watches. Morocco is indeed preparing to add sixty minutes to its legal time. This transition to summer time will take place on Sunday, April 6, precisely at two o’clock in the morning.
    This change, expected just after the end of the month of Ramadan, marks the return to the usual legal time (GMT+1) permanently adopted by Morocco since 2018. It is actually a matter of resetting the clocks in accordance with government decree no. 2.18.855, published (…)

  • Morocco Returns to GMT+1 as Daylight Saving Time Begins
    5 April, by Said

    Moroccans must adjust their watches tonight. Morocco is indeed preparing to add sixty minutes to its legal time, and this switch to summer time will take place this Sunday, April 6, precisely at two o’clock in the morning.
    This change marks the return to the usual legal time (GMT+1) permanently adopted by Morocco since 2018. It is actually a matter of setting the clocks back in accordance with government decree no. 2.18.855, published on 16 Safar 1440 (corresponding to October 26, 2018). (…)