France
Grand Mosque of Paris to Set Ramadan 2025 Start Date in Late February
The Grand Mosque of Paris should organize the Night of Doubt setting the beginning of Ramadan at the end of February.
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Islam
Morocco
Morocco: Ramadan 2025, in one month
The first day of the month of Chaâbane in the year 1446 of the Hegira falls on Friday, January 31, 2025, the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs announced Thursday in a statement.
Morocco
Moroccan Astronomer Predicts Possible Dates for Start of Ramadan 2025
Pending the official announcement by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Abdelhafid Bani, an engineer and astronomer, speaks on the date of the beginning of the month of Ramadan 2025.
Morocco
Paris Mosque Rector Rejects Moroccan Claims to Control Institution
In an interview, Chems-Eddine Hafiz, rector of the Great Mosque of Paris (GMP), reacted to the "Moroccan attempts" to take control of the management of the institution, which would be the real estate property of Morocco.
France
French Muslims Feel Increasingly Marginalized, Religious Leader Warns
It’s hard to be a Muslim in France these days. This is the observation made by Kamel Kabtane, rector of the Grand Mosque of Lyon, who expresses his fears about the future of Muslims in France, "seen as terrorists, Salafists, Islamists."
Morocco
Morocco Considers Canceling Eid al-Adha Amid Livestock Concerns
Moroccans’ concern is growing about whether or not the celebration of Eid al-Adha will be maintained this year. The government, for its part, is awaiting the results of the national livestock census to make a decision.
Morocco
Popular British YouTuber Embraces Islam, Inspired by Moroccan Culture
Conversions to Islam are multiplying. The latest conversion is that of a famous British YouTuber known for his admiration for Morocco.
France
French Muslim Council Announces Ramadan 2025 Dates
The Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) has announced the start and end dates of the holy month of Ramadan 2025, as well as the date of Eid al-Fitr.
France
Muslim Leaders Appeal to Macron Over Closure of Prestigious Islamic School
In a letter addressed to the French president, the Council of Mosques of the Rhône (CMR), led by the rector of the Grand Mosque of Lyon Kamel Kabtane, denounces the "arbitrary" decision taken by the prefecture of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region to terminate the association contracts with the Al-Kindi school group, and calls on Emmanuel Macron to use his authority and responsibility "as guarantor of institutions to re-examine this situation."
Morocco
Morocco's Ramadan 2025 Expected to Begin March 2, Astronomers Predict
Based on scientific calculations, it is possible to know precisely the date of the beginning of the month of Ramadan in Morocco as well as that of Eid al-Fitr.
France
Paris Grand Mosque Introduces Weekly Prayer for France's Prosperity and Unity
The Grand Mosque of Paris has asked imams "to introduce at the end of the Friday sermon invocations in Arabic and French" for France.
France
Montauban Mosque Seeks Donations for Parking Lot as Construction Nears Completion
Suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the construction work on the new mosque in Montauban (Tarn-et-Garonne) has resumed several weeks ago. The construction site is making significant progress, but the Es Salem association is looking for donations to finance the construction of a parking lot.