Morocco
84-Year-Old Moroccan Woman Fulfills Lifelong Dream of Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
Zahia Bouchta, an 84-year-old Moroccan, will finally be able to fulfill her dream of performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
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Religion
Morocco
Morocco Education Official Accused of Overstepping Authority in Niqab Controversy
The alleged "humiliation" and "expulsion" of a teacher wearing the niqab by the provincial director of Education in Tiznit was denounced by the National Federation of Democratic Teaching-Orientation (FNE-démocratique).
Belgium
Controversial French Author Houellebecq Retracts Anti-Muslim Comments in New Book
Writer Michel Houellebecq revisits the dangerous remarks he made about Muslims during a discussion between essayist Michel Onfray and himself, and offers his "apologies to all those" who felt offended.
France
Interior Ministry Defends Controversial Census of Muslim Students Absent on Eid al-Fitr
The Ministry of the Interior acknowledges having ordered the police to census students absent for the day of Eid al-Fitr in Toulouse. Former PS first secretary Jean-Christophe Cambadélis evokes "likely" discrimination.
Morocco
Morocco to Celebrate Eid al-Adha on June 29, 2023
Astronomical calculations indicate that the Eid al-Adha 2023 festival will be celebrated in Morocco this summer. What date to remember?
France
Toulouse Schools Probed Over Muslim Student Absences on Eid al-Fitr
A scandal is shaking Toulouse following a request for information targeting Muslim students. On April 26, 2023, around a hundred schools received an email from the territorial intelligence services. This request, which asked for the absenteeism rate of students on April 21, the day of Eid al-Fitr, has been strongly criticized by teachers’ unions and human rights organizations for its alleged discriminatory nature.
Morocco
Moroccan Christians Face Legal and Social Barriers to Practicing Faith
Moroccan Christians are rejected by their families and society. Although the 2011 Constitution guarantees freedom of conscience, the practice of a religion other than Sunni Islam is punishable by a sentence of up to three years in prison.
Belgium
Belgian Muslim Council Sues Justice Minister Over Representation Dispute
The Executive of Muslims of Belgium (EMB) has decided to file a complaint against the Minister of Justice, following a series of controversial measures questioning the representation of the Muslim faith in the country.
Morocco
Moroccan Imam Under Investigation for Alleged Sex Crimes, Including Child Abuse
A Moroccan imam was arrested in Settat for his alleged involvement in cases of homosexuality and pedophilia. The judicial police of the prefecture have opened an investigation based on compromising videos involving the religious figure.
Belgium
Flemish Government Moves to Suspend Turkish-Linked Mosques Over Foreign Influence Concerns
The Flemish Minister of the Interior wants to suspend the recognition of three mosques linked to the Diyanet, the Turkish administration of religious affairs. The reason given: foreign interference.
France
France Aims to Train Domestic Imams, Boost Mosque Security in National Islam Initiative
The training of imams and the securing of mosques were on the agenda of the 4th departmental Assises of Islam in France.
Morocco
Moroccan Activist Criticizes State's Use of Morality Laws to Silence Dissent
In a podcast, the Amazigh academic and activist Ahmed Assid spoke on several topics, including the repression of dissident voices in Morocco, freedom of expression or secularism.