Controversy Erupts as Hijab-Wearing Woman Denied Entry to Rabat Restaurant
12 July 2021
An unusual and surprising event occurred this week in Morocco. A woman was denied access to a restaurant in Rabat because she was wearing a veil.
Religion
Eid al-Adha Set for July 20 in France, Muslims Urged to Exercise Caution Amid COVID-19
11 July 2021
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has announced the date of Eid al-Adha in France. In this context of Covid-19, it calls on Muslims to be "extremely vigilant".
Morocco to Pay July Salaries Early for Eid Al-Adha Celebration
11 July 2021
As Eid Al-Adha approaches, the General Treasury of the Kingdom (TGR) has decided to settle, next Friday, the salaries and wages of civil servants and state and local authority (…)
Morocco Sets Eid Al Adha Date for July 21, 2021
11 July 2021
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday, July 10, the date of the celebration of Eid Al Adha in Morocco.
Saudi Arabia Sets Eid al-Adha Date for July 20, Marking Major Islamic Holiday
10 July 2021
After Ramadan, Muslims are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Saudi Arabia announced on Friday, July 9, the date of this celebration.
Morocco Bans Political Activity in Mosques Ahead of Elections
8 July 2021
Mosques are prohibited from getting involved in political disputes. This is what the Minister of Endowments affirmed this week, telling Islamist deputies, as well as parties, (…)
Pig’s Head and Anti-Muslim Graffiti Found at Spanish Mosque in Murcia
7 July 2021
The officials of the Cabezo de Torres mosque in Murcia discovered xenophobic graffiti on the walls and a pig’s head placed at the entrance of the place of worship early this (…)
Belgian Politicians Clash Over Burkini Policy and Women-Only Hours at New Brussels Pool
6 July 2021
In Belgium, the authorization of the wearing of the burkini and the establishment of time slots for women in the new temporary pool in Anderlecht are dividing political leaders.
Islamophobic Graffiti Targets Imam Training Institute in Martigues, France
5 July 2021
In Martigues, the walls, windows and trash cans of the Dar Ennour Institute were covered on Sunday, July 4, 2021 with Islamophobic tags. An investigation is underway.
Man Sentenced for Islamophobic Attack Near Belfort Mosque
25 June 2021
In front of the Belfort judicial court, a 41-year-old man was sentenced to seven months in prison for charging at two Muslim women near the Grand Mosque of the Glacis. He had (…)