French Muslims are awaiting confirmation of the date of Eid al-Adha 2026 . The observation of the crescent moon of Dhul Hijjah is expected in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, May 17. If confirmed, the celebration could begin on Wednesday, May 27.
The date of Eid al-Adha 2026 is taking shape. While Saudi Arabia and the Great Mosque of Paris await lunar observation, supporters of astronomical calculation are already setting the date for the major Muslim celebration.
The date of Eid al-Adha for the year 2026 is becoming clearer. While astronomical calculations point to late May, lunar observation will dictate the final calendar for this major Muslim celebration that marks the pinnacle of the pilgrimage to Mecca.
Just weeks before the 2026 World Cup , Saudi Arabia abruptly dismissed its coach Hervé Renard. To succeed him and tackle this tactical challenge urgently, the path of former Morocco coach Walid Regragui is being considered.
Arrived in January to succeed Karim Benzema, Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri could already leave Al-Ittihad this summer. Injured and contested, the 28-year-old striker no longer seems to be part of the Saudi club’s long-term plans.
The Islamic State organization calls for the burning of churches and synagogues during the Easter weekend. This threat specifically targets Morocco, in reaction to Israel’s closure of the Al-Aqsa Mosque during the month of Ramadan.
Less than three months before the World Cup, the Ghanaian federation is negotiating with Walid Regragui to take over its national team. The former Moroccan coach is expected to replace Otto Addo and revive a team that is losing momentum.
The bench of Saudi Arabia is boiling, and the name of Walid Regragui emerges as the favorite to take over the reins of the "Falcons". While Hervé Renard’s future hangs by a thread, the former coach of Morocco is expected to lead the Saudi selection at the next World Cup.
French coach Hervé Renard publishes his autobiography. On the eve of his third World Cup with Saudi Arabia, after a first remarkable experience with Morocco, the 57-year-old technician retraces twenty-five years of a singular career.
Blocked by air traffic disruptions related to the conflict in the Middle East, the Palestinian national football team has canceled its training camp in Morocco. Its friendly matches against Mauritania and Benin will not take place.
Morocco stands out in the 2026 ranking of the 100 most valuable companies in the Middle East and North Africa, with nine companies placed. The kingdom thus ranks fourth in terms of the number of representatives.
The representative bodies largely agree on the date of Friday, March 20 to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in France. However, the uncertainty linked to the traditional lunar observation leaves the risk of a new division within the community.