France

Shams al-Din Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, condemned what he described as “malicious and false” attacks targeting the institution he leads, news reports said. Speaking at an event marking his five years as head of the mosque,…

A mosque in Cherbourg, northwestern France, was vandalized with pig head graffiti, marking the second attack on the region’s Muslim community within a week, Daily Sabah reported. The Turkish-Islamic Union of Religious Affairs (DITIB) reported the incident, which occurred on…

In a remarkable act of generosity, a 91-year-old French man has bequeathed a substantial sum of 10 million euros (approximately 90 crore rupees) to a small village in France, which shares a name similar to his own, The Inquilab reported…

A Turkish-owned mosque in northern France, managed by the Turkish-Islamic Union of Religious Affairs (DITIB), was targeted in an Islamophobic attack when a plaster grenade used for drills was left outside the premises, Daily Sabah reported. This incident has left…

The French judiciary has issued an arrest warrant for ousted Syrian leader Bashar Assad, accusing him of complicity in war crimes and crimes against humanity, Anadolu Agency reported. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced the warrant on social media, emphasizing…

The French Council of Muslim Worship (CFCM) has voiced deep concern over recent administrative decisions affecting several private Islamic schools in France, Middle East Monitor reported. In a statement released on January 15, the Council expressed feelings of “injustice and…

French authorities have announced the closure of Al-Kindi School, the last officially recognized Islamic school in the country, citing “educational violations” and a “threat to republican values.” The school, located near Lyon and managed by Algerian community leader Idriss Ben…

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced plans to prohibit the wearing of hijabs by parent chaperones during school trips, referring to such outings as “schools beyond walls.” In a radio interview on Tuesday, Retailleau argued that the 2004 law banning…

In a significant move to safeguard children online, France has enacted a law requiring parental consent for minors under 15 to register on social media platforms, Anadolu Agency reported. This regulation, effective from 2023, mandates that social media companies implement…

A severed pig’s head was discovered at the entrance of a mosque in Pont-Saint-Esprit, France, on Friday during morning prayers, French media reported. The Gard Prefecture confirmed that an investigation is underway, led by the Nîmes Public Prosecutor, to identify…