The religious commission of the Great Mosque of Paris will meet on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6 pm (29 Sha’aban 1447/H) to determine the start date of the month of Ramadan in France .
Exactly one month before the start of the sacred month of Ramadan , some Moroccans are beginning their usual period of abstinence by stopping the consumption of alcohol and frequenting nightlife establishments. This practice, although devoid of legal or scientific basis, remains a firmly rooted custom in Moroccan society as the fast approaches.
The first day of the month of Chaâbane of the year 1447 of the Hegira corresponds to Wednesday, January 21, announced the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs on Monday. Ramadan begins therefore in exactly one month.
The Rhône prefecture has ordered the immediate suspension of educational activities for minors within the Intercultural Center of Décines (CID). This decision, effective since January 6, 2026, concerns 572 children enrolled in Arabic language and Quran initiation classes at the Ar-Rahman mosque. The prefectural decree, signed on December 30, 2025 by Prefect Fabienne Buccio, concerns the prohibition of the collective reception of minors organized by the association "School of Success".
The debate has been reignited. Nadia Layoubi, editor-in-chief and presenter on 2M , has sparked a lively controversy on social media. The issue: a post where she deplores the impossibility for veiled journalists to present the news, despite their skills.
The era of the untouchable "Fqih" is over. A Moroccan university study reveals that religious authority in the Kingdom has mutated, moving from the traditional hierarchy to a "negotiated" relationship on social networks. At the heart of this transformation is the preacher Yassine El Amri , a figurehead of a digital Islam where the "Like" replaces allegiance.
A halt to the public financing of Muslim worship in Metz . The administrative court of Strasbourg decided, on Tuesday, December 30, to cancel the nearly half a million euros in aid voted by the municipality for the construction of the Grand Mosque. The court ruled that the city had not provided sufficient proof of the local necessity of this project.
The icon of French cinema passed away this Sunday, December 28, 2025. While cinephiles will remember the star of "Le Mépris", a large part of public opinion, particularly in the Maghreb, will retain the image of a woman who ended up embracing hatred. Convicted five times for incitement to racial hatred, Brigitte Bardot had made Islamophobia her last political battle. Until her last breath, she multiplied the attacks, targeting Morocco and the organization of the 2030 World Cup again recently.
An unprecedented celebration for the Moroccan Christian community . This year, the commemoration of the birth of Christ has taken on a resolutely patriotic and supportive tone. The faithful have prayed for the victims of the recent floods, but also for the victory of the national team during the 2025 CAN.
It is a discreet but very real phenomenon in Corsica. While the Christmas lights illuminate Bastia and Ajaccio, many Muslim families, particularly of Moroccan origin, have decided to put up the Christmas tree and participate in the festivities. This approach is primarily cultural and familial, far from any religious claim.
It has become an annual ritual that inflames social networks. Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian star currently in Morocco for the 2025 CAN, finds himself once again at the heart of a heated controversy after sharing a photo of a Christmas celebration.
This is a statement that risks causing a diplomatic chill between Washington and its historical allies. In an interview with the British conservative media UnHerd, US Vice President J.D. Vance believes that the nuclear weapons held by France and the United Kingdom could pose a danger to the security of the United States, fearing that an "Islamic threat" could eventually take control of these arsenals.