France
Second Mosque Fire in Lyon Area Raises Concerns; No Injuries Reported
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.
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Religion
France
Islamic New Year 1442 Begins August 20, French Muslim Council Announces
The Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) has announced the date of the first day of Muharram, the first month of the Hijri year.
Belgium
Antwerp Mosques Sue Far-Right Party Over Eid Prayer Video Controversy
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 complaint is the publication of a video showing Muslims in single file in front of a mosque on the day of Eid Al-Adha in these Covid-19 times.
Morocco
Morocco Allows COVID-Free Butchers to Perform Eid Al-Adha Slaughter at Homes
As part of the celebration of Eid Al Adha in Morocco, authorizations have been issued to butchers tested negative for Covid-19.
Belgium
Carbon Monoxide Scare at Eid Al-Adha Celebrations in Brussels
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 firefighters intervened very quickly.
Morocco
Archbishop of Rabat Extends Eid Al Adha Greetings, Promotes Interfaith Unity in Morocco
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 thought of Christians.
Morocco
Netflix Film Sparks Outrage Over Scene Depicting Dancing Worshippers
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 on the Netflix platform.
Belgium
Belgian Muslims Urged to Cancel Mosque Prayers for Eid Al-Adha Amid COVID-19 Surge
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 Belgian citizens of Muslim faith cancel the Feast of Sacrifice prayer in mosques.
Morocco
London Prisons See Surge in Islamic Conversions Among Inmates
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.
Morocco
Controversy Erupts as Casablanca Officials Consider Converting Historic Church to Mosque
Like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who transformed the former Hagia Sophia basilica in Istanbul into a mosque, some PJD members are dreaming of carrying out the same transformation on the Sacré-Coeur church in Casablanca.
Morocco
Morocco Bans Eid Al Adha Prayers in Mosques Amid COVID-19 Concerns
The Moroccan government, due to the latest discoveries of infection clusters, does not want to take any risks. In this regard, the Ministry of Endowments has wished that the Eid Al Adha prayer be organized at home and not in the mosques.
France
Brigitte Bardot Sparks Controversy with Harsh Criticism of Eid Al-Adha Practices
In a biting statement, Brigitte Bardot, the former French actress and now animal rights activist, once again attacks Muslims, describing Eid Al Adha as a "disgusting religious festival".