The French Council of Muslim Faith (CFCM) has condemned the division surrounding the start of Ramadan 2026 . The body is defending its choice of February 19, based on astronomical calculations, against a unilateral reversal deemed harmful to the unity of the faithful.
The far-right Vox party has submitted a proposal seeking to exclude halal menus from schools and hospitals in the city of Valencia. The party considers these faith-based options contrary to local traditions and is calling for the cultural assimilation of foreign residents.
In Belgium, the month of Ramadan has become a powerful identity marker among young people, prompting some children as young as 8 to fast despite health recommendations, amid a climate of social pressure.
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced Wednesday evening that the holy month of Ramadan will officially begin in Morocco on Thursday, February 19, 2026 . The decision follows the sighting of the lunar crescent across the Kingdom.
As the holy month begins this Wednesday, 18 February 2026, statistics reveal unprecedented enthusiasm among young Muslims in France. Between the search for meaning, the affirmation of identity and health benefits, the ritual is becoming an essential appointment for new generations.
A video shared by the president of the Flemish far-right party Vlaams Belang has sparked controversy. It allegedly shows a De Lijn company driver kneeling inside his vehicle, prompting an internal investigation.
As millions of faithful prepare to begin the month of fasting , one question systematically comes up: why does Ramadan never begin on the same date from one year to the next? The answer lies in the very nature of the Islamic calendar.
The Muslim Executive of Belgium (EMB) has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday 19 February 2026. This decision was confirmed following the meeting of the Council of Theologians held this Tuesday.
The Council of Theologians, affiliated with the Executive of Muslims of Belgium , will meet this Tuesday, 17 February 2026, at 15:00. The videoconference aims to officially determine the start date of Ramadan for the country.
The Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs has set the lunar crescent observation for Wednesday, February 18. Astronomical calculations predict that the holy month will begin the following day, Thursday, February 19, 2026.
As the month of Ramadan is about to begin, the management of fasting is widening the gap between the two countries. France maintains a controversial hard line in the name of neutrality, while England officially reinstates its mid-match breaks.
The decision to authorize alcohol sales to foreign tourists during Ramadan in Fès has reignited the debate. Writer Ahmed Assid welcomes a “totally logical and realistic” measure, calling for it to be extended to all tourist areas.