Morocco
Islamic Calendar: Jumada Al Akhira 1441 Begins January 27, 2020
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announces that the month of Jumada Al Akhira 1441 of the Hijri calendar begins this Monday, January 27, 2020.
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Islam
France
Religious Names Gain Popularity Among Parisian Newborns in 2020
While Gabriel takes the lead in the most popular names for little boys in Paris this year, Adam, Mohamed and Issac, three prophets’ names mentioned in the Quran, are also in the top 10 of the ranking.
France
Journalist Warns Senate: Muslim Brotherhood Infiltrating French Islamic Organizations
The journalist, Zineb El Rhazoui, heard by the Senate inquiry commission on Islamic radicalization, felt that the terrorist organization "the Muslim Brotherhood" is indeed at the gates of power.
France
Court Halts Construction of Controversial Muslim Center in Paris Suburb
The construction of the future Muslim center in Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine) will undergo some modifications. This is the verdict rendered by the administrative court of Cergy-Pontoise, which invalidated the demolition and construction permits for said center.
France
Islamic Scholar Rachid Benzine Addresses Muslim Integration and Radicalization in France
The Franco-Moroccan Rachid Benzine , a lecturer at the Institute of Political Studies in Aix-en-Provence and the Faculty of Theology in Paris, expresses his views on Islam in France, Islamophobia and radicalization.
Belgium
Ghent's Multilingual Low Emission Zone Posters Spark Political Debate
The far-right party, Vlaams Belang, has just filed a complaint against the municipality of Ghent regarding posters that would not respect the linguistic legislation in force. The posters in question inform the Turkish and Arabic-speaking communities about the low emission zone.
Morocco
Spiritual Scam Alert: 'Religious Coaches' Exploit Faith for Profit in Morocco
They are increasingly numerous, these young people who offer a training program based on the "most beautiful names of Allah". For a fee of 6,000 dirhams, this spiritual exercise, according to those who offer it, would allow you to control your destiny and transform your life, in just two days!
France
France Debates Mosque Funding to Counter Salafist Influence, 5 Years After Charlie Hebdo
Invited to the "La matinale" program on Europe1, Abdelali Mamoun, the imam of Alfortville, in the Val-de-Marne, discussed the march of January 11, 2015 and the evolution of Islam.
Morocco
Morocco Closes 200 Mosques Annually for Renovation, Minister Reports
Nearly 200 mosques are closed annually for renovation following the constant control operations, said Tuesday the Minister of Habous and Islamic Affairs, Ahmed Toufiq, to Parliament.
Spain
Muslim-Spanish Couple Feeds Over 80 Homeless Daily in Elche, Combating Social Crisis
Serving daily meals to more than 80 homeless people, regardless of race or religion. This is the act of charity that Ahmed Zarrouk, a Tunisian, and his wife María Eugenia Bermúdez, from Seville, have committed themselves to. The couple runs a social canteen located in Elche, Spain . Here, solidarity has become the best antidote to racism.
France
French Mayor Files Complaint Over Councilman's Anti-Muslim Remarks During Racism Debate
While the elected officials were adopting a motion against Islamophobia and racism in the municipal council, an elected official made a rather surprising statement. Michel Faïsse, 81, an opposition elected official, had held Muslims responsible for the deaths, victims of attacks in France.
Belgium
Belgian Customs Officer Suspended Over Controversial YouTube Videos
The Federal Public Service Finances has suspended a Belgian customs officer, who has been in office for a week, for posting anti-Muslim, homophobic and conspiracy videos on YouTube.