Belgium Mandates Masks in Mosques Amid COVID-19 Surge
19 November 2021
As of November 20, wearing a mask is mandatory in mosques in Belgium for people aged 10 and above, in accordance with the health measures decreed at the national level.
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Iconic Brutalist Mosque Demolition in Casablanca Sparks Controversy
19 November 2021
The demolition of the iconic Assounna Mosque in Casablanca, with a view to its renovation, has sparked many comments from architects and residents of the city, who are calling (…)
Study: Majority of Young Moroccans Support Hijab Wearing, Citing Religious and Practical Reasons
18 November 2021
61.2% of Moroccans are in favor of wearing the hijab, according to a study just published by the organization "Menassat for Social Research and Studies".
French Mosques Face Bank Account Closures, Sparking Community Outcry
16 November 2021
The Council of Mosques of the Rhône (CMR) reacted on Sunday to the closure of bank accounts of several mosques in the department, which would apparently be targeted by the (…)
Morocco to Invest $82 Million in Mosque Construction and Renovation for 2022
15 November 2021
In 2022, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs plans to invest more than 758 million dirhams in the construction and renovation of mosques across the country.
Morocco and Israel Strengthen Cultural Ties: Research Centers Sign Hebrew Law Cooperation Agreement
12 November 2021
Two research centers in Morocco and Israel have signed an agreement on the promotion of culture and Hebrew law in Morocco.
Saudi Arabia’s Vaccine Rules Complicate Umrah Pilgrimage for Moroccan Sinopharm Recipients
10 November 2021
Moroccans who have received the Sinopharm vaccine and wish to perform their pilgrimage must still submit to the health restrictions imposed by Saudi Arabia. The Saudi (…)
Morocco Denies Rumors of ’Kosher Tax’ on Israeli Tourists
9 November 2021
The rumor that Israeli tourists visiting Morocco would be subject to a tax in exchange for the issuance of the "Kosher Morocco Label" is completely false, the Casablanca Kosher (…)
Mosque and Turkish Associations in Eastern France Vandalized with Nationalist Symbols
8 November 2021
Individuals tagged Lorraine crosses on the walls of a mosque in Pontarlier and those of two Turkish associations during the night from Saturday to Sunday. The officials (…)
European Hijab Campaign Sparks Controversy as France Pushes for Removal
4 November 2021
France has had a European campaign celebrating "freedom in the hijab" removed, denouncing an attack on the convictions of the European Union.