Moroccan Striker Faces Racist Abuse in Dutch League, Plans Exit
17 April 2025
Targeted by racist and Islamophobic insults, Moroccan striker of FC Volendam, Bilal Ould-Chikh, has decided to leave the Netherlands for Morocco after his career.
Religion
Casablanca Residents Prompt Closure of Unauthorized African Migrant Churches
14 April 2025
Following complaints from residents of the Hay Hassani neighborhood (Casablanca) denouncing the transformation by migrants from sub-Saharan African countries of several garages (…)
Two Arrested for Desecrating Mosque in Tifelt, Morocco While Intoxicated
14 April 2025
Police officers arrested two individuals who desecrated a mosque located in Tifelt.
Survey: Majority of Moroccans Support Hijab in Public Spaces
14 April 2025
A survey conducted by the Menassat Foundation for Social Research and Studies reveals that a majority of Moroccans are in favor of wearing the veil in public spaces.
Saudi Arabia Issues Warning on Hajj 2025 Scams, Imposes Heavy Fines
11 April 2025
Saudi Arabia has warned future Hajj pilgrims against misleading advertisements, calling on them to be vigilant and to approach official or approved structures to complete the (…)
Disputed Election Sparks Legal Battle at Toulouse Mosque
6 April 2025
Since the contested election of its president, there is a very bad atmosphere at the Es-Salam mosque in Toulouse. The case is being brought before the courts.
Moroccan Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Alleged Illegal Churches in Casablanca
5 April 2025
Abdessamad Haiker, a deputy of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) parliamentary group, has officially contacted two ministries regarding information circulating about the (…)
Moroccan King’s Eid Directive Sparks Debate in Spanish Enclaves
4 April 2025
In Melilla and Ceuta, King Mohammed VI’s call, as Commander of the Faithful, not to sacrifice sheep during Eid al-Adha this year, receives a favorable response, but some voices (…)
Virtual Marriages Surge in Morocco, Raising Social and Religious Concerns
1 April 2025
Online marriage or "virtual marriage" has become a popular practice in Morocco. The phenomenon raises the concern of specialists in social psychology who question the nature of (…)
French Sports Clubs Fear Impact of Proposed Religious Symbol Ban
31 March 2025
In France, the bill to ban the veil in competition raises great concerns among veiled athletes and some clubs.