Islamic New Year 1442 Begins August 21, Ministry Announces
20 August 2020
The 1st Muharram of the new Hijri year 1442 corresponds to Friday, August 21, 2020, according to a press release from the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
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Second Mosque Fire in Lyon Area Raises Concerns; No Injuries Reported
14 August 2020
A fire broke out at the Essalem mosque in Perrache, in the 2nd arrondissement of Lyon. Just like the fire at the Omar mosque in the city of Bron, no injuries were reported.
Islamic New Year 1442 Begins August 20, French Muslim Council Announces
13 August 2020
The Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) has announced the date of the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Hijri year.
Antwerp Mosques Sue Far-Right Party Over Eid Prayer Video Controversy
13 August 2020
The leaders of two mosques in Antwerp have filed a complaint against Tom Van Grieken and his party Vlaams Belang for incitement to hatred and discrimination. The origin of this (…)
Morocco Allows COVID-Free Butchers to Perform Eid Al-Adha Slaughter at Homes
2 August 2020
As part of the celebration of Eid Al Adha in Morocco, authorizations have been issued to butchers tested negative for Covid-19.
Carbon Monoxide Scare at Eid Al-Adha Celebrations in Brussels
2 August 2020
While they were barbecuing during the celebration of Eid Al-Adha on Friday, July 31, Belgian Muslims almost suffered carbon monoxide poisoning. Alerted, the Brussels (…)
Archbishop of Rabat Extends Eid Al Adha Greetings, Promotes Interfaith Unity in Morocco
1 August 2020
On the occasion of the Eid al-Adha festival, the Archbishop of Rabat addressed a message to the Muslims of the world, particularly those of Morocco, to express the proximity of (…)
Netflix Film Sparks Outrage Over Scene Depicting Dancing Worshippers
31 July 2020
The film "Sheikh Jackson", which traces the life of an imam with troubled beliefs and convictions at the announcement of Michael Jackson’s death, is currently being broadcast (…)
Belgian Muslims Urged to Cancel Mosque Prayers for Eid Al-Adha Amid COVID-19 Surge
30 July 2020
The epidemiological situation is worrying in Antwerp, due to the worrying rise in contaminations. In this regard, the Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) recommends that (…)
London Prisons See Surge in Islamic Conversions Among Inmates
29 July 2020
According to statistics from the eight men’s prisons in London, the majority of inmates who change or adopt a religion for the first time most often choose Islam.