Arson Attempt at Turkish Mosque in France Amid COVID-19 Closure
2 November 2020
The Turkish mosque in Châteaudun was the victim of an arson attempt on the night of Thursday, October 29 to Friday, October 30, 2020. No loss of human life was recorded.
Religion
Belgian Muslims Express Solidarity with Catholics After Nice Basilica Attack
2 November 2020
Following the attack on the Notre-Dame basilica in Nice on October 29, 2020, Belgian Muslims have expressed their solidarity with the Catholic community.
Muslim Youth Guard Cathedral in Solidarity After Nice Attack
2 November 2020
After the attack in Nice, young Muslims decided to symbolically protect the Saint-Fulcran Cathedral in Lodève in the Hérault. They organized a gathering in front of this place (…)
Anti-Muslim Graffiti Targets Closed Mosque in Paris Suburb, Two Arrested
2 November 2020
The police arrested a 21-year-old man and woman who were in the process of tagging the Pantin mosque in Seine-Saint-Denis, on the night of Friday to Saturday.
France Tightens COVID-19 Restrictions for Mosques and Places of Worship
2 November 2020
Places of worship in France are facing new restrictive measures that will come into effect from Tuesday, November 3. The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has informed (…)
French Muslims Join Catholics in Mourning Nice Attack Victims
1 November 2020
Gestures of solidarity from Muslims in France towards Catholics are multiplying since the attack that occurred in Nice on Thursday, October 29. Muslim leaders from (…)
Morocco’s Islamic Council Bans Mention of Prophet Cartoons in Friday Sermons
30 October 2020
The Supreme Council of Ulema (CSO) will be intransigent. All the sermons of the preachers and imams this Friday must avoid any allusion to the cartoons of the Prophet during (…)
Muslim Family Allegedly Denied Entry at French Fast Food Restaurant
30 October 2020
Racist aggression and humiliation against Muslims continue in France. As she was preparing to enter a restaurant, a Muslim family was denied access.
Morocco Condemns Nice Cathedral Attack, Urges Religious Tolerance
30 October 2020
A few hours after the attack carried out by a young Tunisian inside the cathedral of Nice, Morocco expressed its proximity and compassion to the victims and their families.
Angers City Council Blocks Transfer of Unfinished Mosque to Moroccan Control
28 October 2020
The sources of mosque financing have become a priority for the French authorities since the assassination of teacher Samuel Paty in Conflans. The Angers municipal council voted (…)