Tag: Muslims in France

07 April 2024

Muslims in France Struggle to Find Adequate Prayer Space Due to Mosque Shortage

Shortage of mosques in France has made it difficult for Muslims living in the European country to find a worship space, especially in the blessed month of Ramadan.

18 February 2024

Islamophobia Driving Muslim Women to Emigrate from France: Report

A report, based on interviews with 20 Muslim women who have left or plan to leave France, reveals the extent of Islamophobia and discrimination they face in various aspects of life.

12 December 2023

‘Injustice’: France Cuts Off Funding to Muslim School for Teaching Ethics

The French government has decided to terminate state funding for a Muslim school over teaching Muslim ethics.

29 August 2023

CAIR Slams France’s Decision to Ban Muslim Students from Wearing Abaya

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) denounced the French government’s decision to ban Muslim students from wearing the abaya.

24 June 2023

French Minister Says Muslim Prayers at School ‘Intolerable’

France’s education minister says his body cannot tolerate Muslim students’ prayer at schools across the country.

23 May 2023

French police spark anger by asking schools for Eid absentee numbers

French police asked schools to report how many students did not attend on the day of the Muslim celebration of Eid. This sparked outrage among anti-racist organizations and teaching unions in France, who called for an investigation into the matter.