Tag: French Muslims

17 July 2023

French Muslims ‘Marginalized’ Because of Their Religion, Poverty

An expert says the French Muslims have been “marginalized” because of their religion and also due to economic and social issues.

28 May 2023

Anti-Muslim Rants of French Minister Sign of ‘Political Bankruptcy’

The recent tirade by French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin directed towards Muslims in France and other European nations highlights the “political failure and bankruptcy” of Emmanuel Macron’s administration, an analyst believes.

11 May 2023

Outrage in Paris after Police’s Brutal Attack on Muslim Teens

Protestors took to the streets of Paris to slam police brutality after three Muslim teens were run over by a police vehicle and seriously injured.

16 December 2022

Muslim Fans Recite Shahada to Send Message to France’s Macron

Thousands of Muslim fans attending Morocco versus France match in Qatar recited the Islamic proclamation of faith, or the shahada, on Wednesday, sending a message to French President Emmanuel Macron.

01 December 2022

Restaurant Owner in France Fined for Discrimination against Muslims

A French court fined a restaurant owner in southwest of the European country for prohibiting the entry of a Muslim woman for wearing the Islamic headscarf, also known as the hijab.

08 October 2022

Closure of Mosques under Pretext of Criticized Law Continues in France

The French government has closed dozens of mosques in the past two years or so under the pretext of a controversial and much-criticized anti-separatism law.

20 August 2022

French Muslims Pray for Rain as Unprecedented Drought Hits Europe

French Muslims have prayed for rain as the country, along with other European states, are experiencing what has been described as the worst drought in 500 years.

02 June 2022

French Restaurant Denies Entry to Muslim Woman Wearing Hijab

A restaurant in France did not allow a Muslim woman wearing headscarf in because of her attire.

09 May 2022

Muslim Footballer Benzema Sues French Far-Right Politician

French Muslim footballer Karim Benzema is suing a far-right politician who had linked him with extremism.

10 February 2022

Muslims Concerned about Islamophobic Sentiment in France’s Elections

French Muslims are disturbed about the fact that Islam has emerged as one of the key battlegrounds in the country’s presidential election campaign, amid bursts of anti-Muslim sentiment.