France
Muslim Leaders Slam French Media's 'Demographic Threat' Rhetoric
The Grand Mosque of Paris denounces "essentialist and stigmatizing" remarks that present Muslims in France as a "demographic threat" made on a television channel.
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France
Alarming Surge in Anti-Muslim Discrimination Threatens French Unity
Anti-Muslim hatred is reaching alarming proportions in France. This is at least what a recent IFOP study commissioned by the Grand Mosque of Paris reveals.
France
Great Mosque of Paris Expects Eid al-Fitr on March 30
On what date will Eid al-Fitr 2025 be celebrated in France? While the faithful are divided on Sunday, March 30 and Monday, March 31, the Great Mosque of Paris will announce this Saturday the likely date of the celebration of this feast marking the end of the month of Ramadan.
Morocco
French Muslim Organizations Divided on Start Date for Ramadan 2025
On what date will the month of Ramadan 1446/2025 begin in France? The authorized bodies are divided on the question.
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
Former Charlie Hebdo Editor Sparks Outrage with Islamophobic Comments
New outburst from Philippe Val. The former boss of Charlie Hebdo declared himself to be "Islamophobic". These remarks shocked and outraged several Muslim federations in France. A complaint should be filed against him.
France
Rector of Paris Grand Mosque Affirms Muslim Commitment to France's Diverse Identity
In these times of identity tensions, Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, reaffirms his love for France, a country with a "plural identity" and rich in its cultural and religious diversity.
France
Paris Mosque Defends 'Night of Doubt' Tradition for Ramadan's End
A few days before the end of the month of Ramadan 1445/2024, the Grand Mosque of Paris reiterates its attachment to the Night of Doubt, calling for the maintenance of this tradition in France.
France
Great Mosque of Paris Distances Itself from Imam's Comments on Anti-Semitism Surge
The Great Mosque of Paris has sought to distance itself from the remarks of Imam Abdelali Mamoun regarding the rise in anti-Semitic acts in France, stating that it has "full confidence" in the figures from the Ministry of the Interior.
France
French Muslim Leader Warns Regulator of Rising Islamophobia in Media
The rector of the Great Mosque of Paris, Chems-eddine Hafiz, is concerned about the "dangerous" rise of anti-Muslim discourse in France and has made this known to the Audiovisual and Digital Communication Regulatory Authority (Arcom), which he calls for more vigilance and action.
France
Great Mosque of Paris Warns of Rising Anti-Muslim Sentiment in France
The Great Mosque of Paris says it is "extremely concerned about the strong rise" of anti-Muslim acts and discourse in France.
France
French Education Minister Under Fire for Linking Ramadan to Rise in Secularism Violations
Invited to the "Dimanche en politique" program on France 3 on May 7, the French Minister of National Education, Pap Ndiaye, denounced "a rise" in attacks on secularism "each year, at the time of Ramadan." These "discriminatory" remarks were condemned by the Great Mosque of Paris.