Religion

Former Charlie Hebdo Editor Sparks Outrage with Islamophobic Comments

22 May 2024

New outburst from Philippe Val. The former boss of Charlie Hebdo declared himself to be "Islamophobic". These remarks shocked and outraged several Muslim federations in France. (…)

Morocco Announces Eid al-Adha 2024 Date, Aligning with Global Muslim Celebrations

17 May 2024

Eid Al-Adha 2024 is one of the most important celebrations for Muslims. When will it take place in Morocco?

Study Reveals Growing Atheism Among Young Urban Moroccans, Challenging Social Norms

14 May 2024

While the vast majority of Moroccans (99% of the population) claim to be Muslim, there are young Moroccans who are not followers of any religion and play the card of (…)

Muslim Professionals Leaving France Amid Rising Discrimination, Study Finds

13 May 2024

Many French people of Muslim culture or faith, who constitute a "cultural and economic elite", are leaving France to settle in London, Dubai, New York, Casablanca, Montreal or (…)

Paris Mosque Rector Urges Equal Focus on Antisemitism and Islamophobia After PM’s CRIF Speech

9 May 2024

Reacting to the speech delivered on Monday by Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the traditional dinner of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France (CRIF) at (…)

Rector of Paris Grand Mosque Affirms Muslim Commitment to France’s Diverse Identity

7 May 2024

In these times of identity tensions, Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, reaffirms his love for France, a country with a "plural identity" and rich in its (…)

France Ends Foreign Imam Program in Push for Domestic Islamic Leadership

7 May 2024

In its desire to reduce foreign influence on Muslims, France has ended the service of seconded imams. The objective is to combat separatism and put an end to "consular Islam", (…)

Morocco Debates Eid al-Adha Celebration Amid Rising Costs and Social Media Calls for Cancellation

6 May 2024

While some Moroccans are calling for the cancellation of the Eid al-Adha celebration on social media, others are committed to respecting this religious tradition.

Controversy Erupts Over French Writer’s Claims About Muslim Girls’ Academic Performance

2 May 2024

French-Iranian journalist and writer Abnousse Shalmani claims that "the majority of Muslim and Maghrebi girls are forced to be less good at school and to hold back from having (…)

French Football Federation Bans Headwear and Tights, Citing Religious Neutrality

2 May 2024

The French Football Federation (FFF) has banned the wearing of tights and helmets by players in the Amateur Football League (LFA). Equipment that, according to the governing (…)