France
Islamophobic and Neo-Nazi Stickers Spark Outrage in Orleans, University Files Complaint
The University of Orleans filed a complaint on Thursday following the discovery of Islamophobic and neo-Nazi stickers. The City intends to do the same.
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Islam
Belgium
Belgium's Public Service Minister Faces Backlash Over Headscarf Inquiry
The collective Les 100 diplômées denounces a letter dated April 24, addressed by the Minister of Public Service, Vanessa Matz, to federal senior officials, which it perceives as a request to "map Muslim women wearing headscarves".
France
Eid al-Adha 2024: Key Dates for Muslim 'Feast of Sacrifice' in France and Saudi Arabia
Muslims around the world are preparing to celebrate the most important holiday in the Muslim calendar, Eid al-Adha, also known as the "Feast of Sacrifice". When will it take place in France and Saudi Arabia?
France
French Authorities Shut Down Suspected Islamist Language School Near Paris
The prefect of Hauts-de-Seine has just ordered the closure of the Lissen Institute, a language institute located in Colombes, suspected of Islamist tendencies.
France
French Muslims Fear Rising Islamophobia After Fatal Mosque Stabbing
Since April 25th, Muslims in France have been living in fear. On that date, suspect Olivier H. fatally stabbed Aboubakar Cissé, a 22-year-old Malian, in a mosque in Gard.
France
French PM Defends Use of 'Islamophobia' Term After Mosque Killing
The French Prime Minister explains the term "Islamophobic ignominy" he used in a post on X the day after the death of Aboubakar Cissé, a 22-year-old Malian killed in the mosque of La Grand-Combe (Gard), on April 25.
Spain
Muslim Butcher in Spain Sparks Controversy by Selling Pork Alongside Halal Meat
Rachid, a Muslim butcher of Moroccan origin in Bilbao, faces criticism from his community since he decided to sell pork, in addition to halal meat.
Morocco
Moroccan Islamist Activist Jailed for Facebook Posts Critical of Saudi Arabia
The Khouribga Court of Appeal has upheld the one-year prison sentence of an Islamist activist for "defamation". The accused receives this sentence for his publications on the Gaza war, deemed offensive towards Saudi Arabia.
France
Muslim Woman's Veil Torn Off in Alleged Hate Crime Attack in Poissy, France
A 26-year-old woman was the victim of an assault in Poissy (Yvelines). She filed a complaint, accusing her attacker of notably tearing off her veil. An investigation is underway.
France
Mélenchon Consoles Muslim Woman at Paris Anti-Islamophobia Rally Following Mosque Attack
During a rally against Islamophobia organized in Paris after the murder committed Friday in a mosque in Gard, the leader of La France Insoumise (LFI) Jean-Luc Mélenchon , embraces a tearful Muslim woman.
France
France Boosts Mosque Security Nationwide After Fatal Stabbing in Gard
Security around all mosques in France will be reinforced, announced Bruno Retailleau, Minister of the Interior, on Sunday. A measure taken after the murder of a young Malian, stabbed to death on Friday in a mosque in Gard.
Morocco
Morocco Warns Pilgrims of Strict Saudi Arabia Entry Rules for 2025 Hajj
The Moroccan Consulate General in Jeddah alerts Moroccan pilgrims about the risks of non-compliance with entry and stay rules in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj of the year 1446 AH, corresponding to 2025.