Belgium

Belgium: Dismissal of Muslim teacher over refusal to remove hijab sparks legal and union debate ———————————————- The dismissal of Muslim teacher Hudayfa Amajoud by authorities in Belgium’s East Flanders province has sparked renewed debate over religious freedom, workplace rights, and…

Mosque in Belgium’s Antwerp Province Vandalized with Hate Messages and Swastikas ———————————— Muslim community members in Belgium’s Antwerp province have expressed shock after a mosque was vandalized with hate symbols and offensive messages. The Tawfieq Mosque in Schelle was targeted…

Study Finds Uneven Distribution of Mosques Across Belgium ———————————– A new academic study has found that the distribution of mosques in Belgium is highly uneven, leaving many neighborhoods in Brussels with limited local access to Islamic places of worship despite…

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.…