France
French Government Pushes Ahead with Sports Hijab Ban Despite Opposition
The French government is determined to go all the way with its approach to banning the wearing of the veil in sport, despite the opposition of the Hijabeuses collective.
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Religion
France
Veiled Student Faces Islamophobic Remarks During Exam at Paris University
A veiled student was the victim of racist remarks from an examiner during an end-of-year defense at the University of Paris-Dauphine.
France
Rennes Plans Major Mosque Project: 4,000-Capacity Islamic Center Set for 2024 Construction
The Espoir Amal association is carrying a mosque project intended to accommodate up to 4,000 people in Rennes. This project, which will not start before 2024, should see the light of day on a 3,000 m² plot graciously offered by the municipality.
France
Controversy in Nice Schools: Children's Game Mistaken for Muslim Prayer, Grandmother Claims
While many politicians have been outraged by alleged Muslim prayers within schools in Nice , the grandmother of one of the students claims that it was in fact just a children’s game, without any religious connotation.
Belgium
Belgian Muslim Executive to Challenge Government's New Islamic Council in Court
The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) will file an appeal in the coming days before the Council of State against the royal decree of the Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne (Open-VLD) which establishes the Muslim Council of Belgium (CMB), created on June 6.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Eid al-Adha Date for June 29, 2023
The date of Eid al-Adha in Morocco is now known. It has just been announced by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs.
France
Nice Mayor Reports Muslim Prayer Incidents in Public Schools, Calls for Action
The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, has alerted Élisabeth Borne to what he described as "attempts to intrude religion" in the city’s schools.
France
French Muslim Council: Abaya Not a Religious Symbol in Schools Debate
Following numerous discussions about the use of the abaya in schools, the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has clarified its position: this garment "is not a Muslim religious symbol".
France
Muslim Theological Council Sets Eid al-Adha Date for France in 2023
Based on "the most accurate scientific data", the Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) announced on Saturday the date of Eid al-Adha 1444/2023.
France
Muslim Leaders in France Stand with Christians After Annecy Knife Attack
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) expressed its closeness on Friday to the families and loved ones of the children victims of the knife attack in Annecy, the alleged perpetrator of which is a Christian.
France
French Muslim Group Condemns Islamophobic Rhetoric After Annecy Attack
The Union of Mosques of France (UMF) expressed its compassion on Friday to the families whose young children were victims the day before of a knife attack in Annecy, denouncing the many "political" and "unhealthy" recoveries that point the finger at Islam and immigration.
Sport
Benzema Cites Islamic Faith as Key Factor in Saudi Arabia Move
Karim Benzema , the now former striker of Real Madrid, expressed his enthusiasm for his new club Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia. In his first French interview since his transfer, Benzema highlighted the fact of playing in a Muslim country and being able to learn Arabic.