Belgium

Belgium Plans to Ban Religious and Political Symbols in Public Schools ————————————— Belgium is set to ban visible religious and political symbols in public schools starting next academic year, after initial approval by the education committee of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation…

Study Finds Discrimination in Netherlands Undermines Muslim Youth Identity, Belonging —————————- A recent study has found that everyday experiences of discrimination faced by Muslim youth in the Netherlands are negatively affecting their mental well-being, identity formation, and sense of belonging…

Belgium: Ghent to Light Up Its Streets for Ramadan for First Time ———————————- The Belgian city of Ghent is preparing for a landmark cultural moment as it plans to illuminate its main streets for Ramadan 2026 for the first time…

Ghent Mosque Association Challenges East Flanders School Headscarf Ban in High Court ———————– The Association of Mosques of Ghent (VGM) has officially announced its intent to file an appeal with the Council of State, Belgium’s highest administrative court, to annul…

Belgium considering ban on all vape flavors except tobacco to protect youth ————————————- Belgium is moving to prohibit all e-cigarette flavors other than tobacco in a bid to curb youth nicotine addiction, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced on Wednesday, following…

Dutch DENK Party proposes interest-free “Halal mortgage” for Muslims ahead of elections —————————— The Dutch political party DENK has sparked nationwide debate ahead of the October 29 elections by proposing an interest-free “Halal mortgage” designed for Muslims who cannot take…

Swiss Muslim Union Cancels Annual Meeting Citing Security Concerns ——————————– The annual meeting of the Union of Swiss Muslims (USM), which was scheduled to take place in the Hauenstein-Ifenthal area of Solothurn canton, has been canceled due to security concerns.…

Outgoing Dutch Mayor Defends Secret Mosque Investigation ———————————- According to a report by IQNA, the outgoing mayor of Delft, Marja van Bijsterveldt, has stated that she will not apologize for a secret investigation into a local mosque. The investigation was…

Belgium to impose ban on cellphones in schools starting with 2025-2026 academic year ————————- Belgium will implement a nationwide ban on the use of cellphones and other electronic devices in primary and secondary schools starting with the 2025-2026 academic year,…

Dutch Mayor to Visit Vandalized Mosque After Second Attack —————————- A mosque under construction in the northeastern Dutch city of Assen has been vandalized for a second time, prompting a visit from Mayor Marco Out., Iqna.ir reported. The most recent…