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French Judge Expels Activist Over Hijab in Courtroom Incident
February 8, 2025
French Judge Expels Activist Over Hijab in Courtroom Incident
Tunisian-French activist Hager Barkous was expelled from a courtroom in Nice last Friday for wearing a hijab, Anadolu Agency reported. Barkous, 31, attended the hearing to support a fellow activist on trial for incitement to hatred after advocating for a…
France ends state contract with Muslim school, raising concerns over discrimination
February 4, 2025
France ends state contract with Muslim school, raising concerns over discrimination
French authorities have terminated the state contract with Al Kindi, a private Muslim school in Lyon, leaving more than 600 students uncertain about their academic future, Middle East Eye reported. The decision, announced on January 10, also cuts public funding…
Rector of Garnd Mosque of Paris decries smear campaign against Islamic institution
January 29, 2025
Rector of Garnd Mosque of Paris decries smear campaign against Islamic institution
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,…
Mosque in France Vandalized with Pig Head Graffiti
January 29, 2025
Mosque in France Vandalized with Pig Head Graffiti
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…
French Man Leaves 90 Crore Rupees in Property to Small Village
January 25, 2025
French Man Leaves 90 Crore Rupees in Property to Small Village
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…
Islamophobic Attack on Turkish Mosque Disturbs Muslim Community in France
January 24, 2025
Islamophobic Attack on Turkish Mosque Disturbs Muslim Community in France
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…
France Issues Arrest Warrant for Bashar Assad on War Crimes Charges
January 23, 2025
France Issues Arrest Warrant for Bashar Assad on War Crimes Charges
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…
French Muslims Criticize Government Actions Against Islamic Schools
January 17, 2025
French Muslims Criticize Government Actions Against Islamic Schools
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…
France shuts down last Islamic school amid controversy
January 14, 2025
France shuts down last Islamic school amid controversy
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 plans to ban hijab outside school premises
January 9, 2025
French Interior Minister plans to ban hijab outside school premises
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…