Morocco Anticipates Eid al-Fitr as Ramadan Nears End on April 10
6 April 2024
Started on March 12 in Morocco, Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam, is looming for millions of Moroccans. When will Eid al-Fitr take place this year?
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French Muslim Council’s Ramadan Alms Increase Sparks Debate
5 April 2024
In France, the reevaluation of zakat al-fitr, the legal alms payable before the Eid al-Fitr prayer, by the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) chaired by Franco-Moroccan (…)
French Muslim Leaders Divided on Eid al-Fitr Date, Grand Mosque Sets April 8 Meeting
4 April 2024
The Grand Mosque of Paris and the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) chaired by Franco-Moroccan Mohammed Moussaoui are divided on the date of the celebration of Eid (…)
French Muslims to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr on April 10, CFCM Announces
2 April 2024
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced on Monday, April 1 the date of Eid al-Fitr marking the end of the month of Ramadan which began on March 11 in France.
France Ends Foreign-Paid Imam Program, Mosques to Employ Clergy Directly
2 April 2024
Since Monday, April 1st, imams seconded to France are required to change their administrative status and become employees of the mosques in which they officiate or of an (…)
Moroccan Religious Leader Slams Popular Ramadan Comedy Series for Lack of Substance
1 April 2024
The president of the Moroccan Association for Peace and Transmission, Cheikh Mohammed Al Fizazi, criticized the comedian Mohammed Bassou for his series "Si Al Kala" broadcast (…)
French Muslim Council Announces Eid al-Fitr Date for 2024
1 April 2024
Begun on March 11, the month of Ramadan is gradually coming to an end. The Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) announced on Saturday the date of Eid al-Fitr marking the (…)
Rapper French Montana Performs Umrah Pilgrimage in Mecca with Mother
1 April 2024
American rapper of Moroccan origin French Montana flew a few days ago with his mother to Mecca (Saudi Arabia), where he performed the minor pilgrimage, the Umrah.
Ramadan 2024: France Changes Time
30 March 2024
In France, the clock will move forward by 60 minutes. This switch to daylight saving time means different prayer times for Muslims who began the month of Ramadan on March 11.
Moroccan Influencers Launch Ramadan Initiative to Clear Debts of Needy Families
29 March 2024
Young Moroccans, influencers, artists and personalities are behind an initiative aimed at supporting needy families during this Ramadan period, but also to help them pay off (…)