France
Court Upholds Building Permit for Controversial Metz Mosque Project
The Administrative Court of Appeal of Nancy has ruled in favor of the Great Mosque project in Metz.
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Religion
Sport
Moroccan Striker Faces Racist Abuse in Dutch League, Plans Exit
Targeted by racist and Islamophobic insults, Moroccan striker of FC Volendam, Bilal Ould-Chikh, has decided to leave the Netherlands for Morocco after his career.
Morocco
Casablanca Residents Prompt Closure of Unauthorized African Migrant Churches
Following complaints from residents of the Hay Hassani neighborhood (Casablanca) denouncing the transformation by migrants from sub-Saharan African countries of several garages and residential premises into unauthorized churches and temples, some owners have given up renting their properties.
Morocco
Two Arrested for Desecrating Mosque in Tifelt, Morocco While Intoxicated
Police officers arrested two individuals who desecrated a mosque located in Tifelt.
Morocco
Survey: Majority of Moroccans Support Hijab in Public Spaces
A survey conducted by the Menassat Foundation for Social Research and Studies reveals that a majority of Moroccans are in favor of wearing the veil in public spaces.
Morocco
Saudi Arabia Issues Warning on Hajj 2025 Scams, Imposes Heavy Fines
Saudi Arabia has warned future Hajj pilgrims against misleading advertisements, calling on them to be vigilant and to approach official or approved structures to complete the necessary formalities. Heavy fines are planned!
France
Disputed Election Sparks Legal Battle at Toulouse Mosque
Since the contested election of its president, there is a very bad atmosphere at the Es-Salam mosque in Toulouse. The case is being brought before the courts.
Morocco
Moroccan Lawmaker Raises Alarm Over Alleged Illegal Churches in Casablanca
Abdessamad Haiker, a deputy of the Justice and Development Party (PJD) parliamentary group, has officially contacted two ministries regarding information circulating about the alleged existence of clandestine "churches" in Casablanca. According to the parliamentarian, this information has been relayed through social media.
Morocco
Moroccan King's Eid Directive Sparks Debate in Spanish Enclaves
In Melilla and Ceuta, King Mohammed VI’s call, as Commander of the Faithful, not to sacrifice sheep during Eid al-Adha this year, receives a favorable response, but some voices are being heard.
Morocco
Virtual Marriages Surge in Morocco, Raising Social and Religious Concerns
Online marriage or "virtual marriage" has become a popular practice in Morocco. The phenomenon raises the concern of specialists in social psychology who question the nature of these human relationships without direct communication, and their compliance with traditional and religious rules.
Sport
French Sports Clubs Fear Impact of Proposed Religious Symbol Ban
In France, the bill to ban the veil in competition raises great concerns among veiled athletes and some clubs.
Morocco
Morocco Sets Eid al-Fitr Date for March 31, 2025
Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday, March 31 in Morocco, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has just confirmed. Here is the full press release.