Morocco Reopens 10,000 Mosques for Friday Prayers Amid Pandemic Precautions
15 October 2020
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced the resumption of Friday prayer in 10,000 mosques starting this Friday, October 16.
Religion
French Imam Arrested for Glorifying Terrorism on TikTok, Faces Trial
11 October 2020
Imam Luqman Heider, 33, who was serving at the mosque in Villiers-le-Bel (Val d’Oise) was arrested on Thursday, October 1 for "public glorification of an act of terrorism" (…)
Île-de-France President Calls for Ban on Veiled Photos on Transit Cards
9 October 2020
Valérie Pécresse urges the Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, to require "bare head" photos on Navigo cards. She therefore demands photos where the faces will be uncovered.
Moroccan Woman Destroys Alcohol Aisle in Reims Store for Second Time
9 October 2020
And two for a hysterical woman. A Moroccan woman has returned a second time to destroy the alcohol aisle in the same store in Reims.
French Unions Oppose ’Separatism’ Law, Citing Concerns Over Muslim Stigmatization
30 September 2020
In France, five unions express their opposition to the draft law against separatism. They say no to "a new Islamophobic campaign of stigmatization of Muslim populations".
Morocco to Take Control of Unfinished Angers Mosque After Association Vote
29 September 2020
The members of the Association of Muslims of Angers (AMA) voted on Friday, September 25, for the transfer of the Abou-Bakr-Essedik mosque to the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and (…)
Moroccan Priest Honored with Aachen Peace Prize for Migrant Aid Work
27 September 2020
The promoters of the Aachen Peace Prize have decided to award this year’s 2020 prize to Father Antoine Exelmans for his commitment in Morocco and his actions towards irregular (…)
Moroccan Socialist Leader Calls for Ban on Religious Exploitation in Elections
26 September 2020
The First Secretary of the USFP, Driss Lachgar, disagrees with the government. He accuses it of exploiting religion and using money in elections, while remaining attached to (…)
Controversy Erupts Over Proposed Transfer of Angers Mosque to Moroccan Control
25 September 2020
The planned transfer of the Angers mosque to Morocco is not to the liking of Mohamed El Hourch, former president of the Association of Muslims of Angers (AMA), ousted a year ago.
Morocco May Acquire Ownership of Major Mosque Under Construction in Angers, France
25 September 2020
The Abou-Bakr-Essedik mosque, under construction since 2014 in the Hauts-de-Saint-Aubin area, could be donated free of charge to the Kingdom of Morocco.