Morocco Announces Ramadan to Begin Wednesday as New Moon Not Sighted
12 April 2021
The official date of the start of Ramadan 2021 in Morocco is now known. It was announced this evening by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
Religion
Ramadan 2021: Muslims Face Second Year of COVID Restrictions
12 April 2021
Just like last year, Muslims are preparing to spend the month of Ramadan under health restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. These restrictions are more strict in some (…)
Man Indicted for Threatening Le Mans Mosque Attack, Illegal Weapons Possession
12 April 2021
The man who threatened to attack the mosque in Le Mans was arrested in Vendée and then indicted for "threat to commit crimes against persons on the grounds of their religion," (…)
Arson Attack on Nantes Mosque Days Before Ramadan, Police Investigate
10 April 2021
The door of the mosque in Nantes was the target of a fire, on Thursday night. This criminal act, which occurs a few days before the start of Ramadan, did not cause any (…)
Belgian Muslim Council to Announce Ramadan Start Date on Sunday
10 April 2021
Muslims in Belgium will be informed on Sunday about the start date of the month of Ramadan. The Council of Theologians, attached to the Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) (…)
Muslim Group in Spanish City Seeks Mosque Access During Ramadan Despite COVID Restrictions
9 April 2021
Considering that the mobility restrictions imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus constitute an infringement of freedom of worship, the Watani association of Lleida, (…)
Pantin Mosque Reopens After 6-Month Closure Following Samuel Paty Murder
9 April 2021
The Pantin mosque has been authorized to open its doors this Friday, April 9, after six months of closure. The place of worship had been closed in October 2020 after the (…)
Morocco Bans Collective Tarawih Prayers in Mosques as COVID-19 Cases Rise
6 April 2021
Just like last year, Moroccans will not be able to perform the collective "Tarawih" prayers in mosques during the month of Ramadan. Morocco is facing a resurgence of Covid-19 (…)
Morocco Considers Nightly Curfew During Ramadan to Curb COVID-19 Surge
6 April 2021
To deal with the spread of Covid-19 cases over the past two weeks, the government is considering a strict night-time confinement during the month of Ramadan by decreeing a (…)
Barcelona Mosque Sparks Controversy with Prayer Fees Ahead of Ramadan
5 April 2021
In Barcelona, the imam of a mosque has made a rather controversial and shocking decision as Ramadan approaches. He imposes a fee on the faithful who usually attend the Friday (…)