Belgium
Belgian Muslim Council to Determine Start Date for Ramadan 2025
In order to determine the start date of Ramadan in Belgium, the Council of Muslim Theologians of Belgium must meet this Friday, February 28.
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Ramadan 2025
France
French Muslim Council Sets Ramadan 2025 to Begin March 1
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced that the month of Ramadan 1446 H will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This date was determined according to the calculation criteria adopted by the CFCM in 2013, which are based on the observation of the new moon. This will be visible, according to these criteria, in almost the entire world from Friday, February 28, 2025.
France
France Heightens Security Around Mosques as Ramadan Approaches
Like his predecessor Gérald Darmanin, French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau is asking prefects to strengthen the security of mosques throughout the month of Ramadan, which will begin on March 1 in France.
Morocco
Moroccan King Adjusts Ramadan Schedule Following Shoulder Surgery
King Mohammed VI will adapt his schedule during the month of Ramadan. This is what the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery announced in an official statement, without going into details.
Morocco
Moroccan Household Spending Surges 18% During Ramadan, Study Finds
During the month of Ramadan , the average household spending in Morocco increases by 18.2% compared to other months of the year, according to a study by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). The food, traditional clothing and travel agencies sectors are the main beneficiaries of this strong consumption.
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.
Morocco
Rabat Residents Face Evictions as City Prepares for Urban Renewal
The residents and merchants of the Ocean district in Rabat are angry. And for good reason, the competent authorities have ordered them to clear the premises before the month of Ramadan, in view of the launch of major projects planned as part of the urban modernization of the capital.
Morocco
Morocco Sends 272 Imams Abroad for Ramadan Outreach to Diaspora
The Hassan II Foundation for Moroccans Living Abroad is mobilizing 272 preachers in 13 foreign countries, as part of Ramadan 2025. The objective is to help these Moroccans of the diaspora prepare and live the holy month under good conditions.
Morocco
French School in Morocco Sparks Debate Over Ramadan Accommodation
A French high school finds itself at the heart of a controversy after giving a deadline to personnel of the French education system in Morocco who plan to participate in a training in March to indicate if they intend to observe the Ramadan fast or not.
Morocco
Morocco Faces Backlash Over Permanent Summer Time Decision
The Ministry of Digital Transition and Public Administration Reform has announced that the return to Morocco’s legal time (GMT) is scheduled for Sunday, February 23 at 3 a.m., and that the switch to summer time (GMT+1) will take place on April 6, just after the end of the month of Ramadan. However, the principle of time change is not unanimous.
Morocco
Morocco Prepares for 13-Hour Daily Fasts as Ramadan Approaches
Ramadan begins in Morocco in a few days, establishing a period of religious fervor and modifying the rhythm of life of Moroccans.
Morocco
Morocco Seizes Unsafe Ramadan Sweets in Pre-Holiday Crackdown
As Ramadan approaches, the Moroccan authorities are tightening the screws to ensure food safety. A large-scale market control operation was carried out in Oujda, with significant results.