In Morocco, the government council has recently approved a draft decree on the organization of public fundraising operations and the distribution of charitable aid. It will no longer be possible to collect funds inside mosques, especially during Ramadan.
On the web, many Internet users are outraged by certain videos posted by influencers during this month of Ramadan, promoting practices contrary to Moroccan culture.
In France, Muslim female lawyers will not be able to wear the veil during their pleadings. On Monday, the Council of State rejected the appeal filed by the Syndicat des avocats de France (SAF) against a decision by the National Council of Bars (CNB) of September 7, 2023 which states that "the lawyer does not wear any distinctive sign with his robe".
In Melilla, the call of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, not to sacrifice sheep during Eid al-Adha, is well received.
Faced with criticism from outside observers opposed to the cancellation of Eid al-Adha in Morocco, Sheikh Mustapha Benhamza, a member of the Supreme Council of Ulema of the kingdom, provides clarification.
Like other Moroccan cities, Marrakech is living to the rhythm of Ramadan. The ochre city has a particular atmosphere, imbued with spirituality and marked by intense commercial activity.
Muslim footballers playing in certain European countries are allowed to break their fast during evening matches throughout the month of Ramadan, which runs from March 1 to 30, 2025.
As Ramadan begins tomorrow in Morocco, date prices have risen sharply in the country. Several factors explain this inflation.
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced that the month of Ramadan will begin on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The observation of the crescent moon, carried out this Friday, February 28, was not conclusive.
In order to determine the start date of Ramadan in Belgium, the Council of Muslim Theologians of Belgium must meet this Friday, February 28.
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.
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.