Eid al-Fitr 2026 confirmed for March 20 by CFCM with Zakat al-Fitr set at 9 euros

The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) announced that, based on astronomical calculations, the conjunction of the new moon marking the beginning of Shawwal 1447 AH will occur on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 01:23 (UTC). Given the favorable conditions for sighting the lunar crescent, the council confirmed that Eid al-Fitr 1447 AH will be celebrated on Friday, March 20, 2026. This year, the end-of-Ramadan charity (Zakat al-Fitr) has been set at 9 euros per person. Determined according to

Body of missing child found in Zagora canal ten days after disappearance

This Tuesday morning, the lifeless body of young Younes Al Alaoui was discovered in a canal within the Tadsi area, part of the Beni Zouli commune in Zagora province, ten days after he went missing. Media sources report that the grim discovery was made by a local authority official. The one-year-old was found fully clothed, with no visible signs of violence on his body. The Royal Gendarmerie promptly launched an initial investigation at the scene, under the guidance of the public prosecutor's

Why did Thomas Jefferson own a copy of the Quran ?

In the 1700s, American statesman Thomas Jefferson purchased a copy of the Quran. Historical records suggest that the third President of the US bought the book as a law student while others say he studied it to better understand his Muslim enemies in North Africa.

Décès d’un Marocain de 55 ans dans un accident en Italie entre Gioia Tauro et Taurianova

Un Marocain de 55 ans a perdu la vie lundi après avoir été renversé par une voiture sur la route reliant Gioia Tauro à Taurianova, dans le sud de l'Italie, selon les médias locaux. Les secours se sont rapidement rendus sur place, mais la victime a succombé à ses blessures. Une enquête a été ouverte par les autorités pour élucider les circonstances de l'accident, et des démarches sont en cours pour

Fallecimiento de un marroquí de 55 años en un accidente en Italia entre Gioia Tauro y Taurianova

Un ciudadano marroquí de 55 años perdió la vida el lunes tras ser atropellado por un vehículo en la carretera que une Gioia Tauro con Taurianova, en el sur de Italia, según informan los medios locales. Los servicios de emergencia llegaron rápidamente al lugar del incidente, pero la víctima no logró sobrevivir a las heridas sufridas. Las autoridades han iniciado una investigación para esclarecer las circunstancias del trágico

Ramadan kickboxing tournament transforms Agadir suburb into vibrant sports hub

In the heart of Tikiouine, Agadir, the As. Sport Boys Tikiouine Champion-Making Project Association has turned a street into a vibrant kickboxing arena during Ramadan, offering a positive outlet for youth amid the holy month. This groundbreaking initiative not only fosters community spirit but also aims to discover and nurture future kickboxing talents.

55-year-old Moroccan dies after being hit by car in Italy

A 55-year-old Moroccan man died on Monday after being hit by a car between the municipalities of Gioia Tauro and Taurianova in southern Italy, local media reported. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the victim succumbed to his injuries. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the circumstances of the accident and are working to contact the victim’s family.

Le projet de loi désignant le Polisario comme organisation terroriste gagne du soutien au Congrès américain

La proposition de loi visant à désigner le Front Polisario comme organisation terroriste continue de gagner du terrain parmi les législateurs américains. Ce texte, introduit par le représentant républicain Joe Wilson, a récemment obtenu le soutien de la congressiste républicaine Claudia Tenney. Claudia Tenney, représentante du 24e district de New York depuis 2023, a exprimé son appui lundi, quelques jours après que le

El proyecto de ley que designa al Polisario como organización terrorista gana apoyo en el Congreso estadounidense.

La propuesta de ley que busca declarar al Frente Polisario como una organización terrorista está ganando impulso entre los legisladores estadounidenses. Este proyecto, presentado por el representante republicano Joe Wilson, ha sumado recientemente el respaldo de la congresista republicana Claudia Tenney. Claudia Tenney, quien representa al 24.º distrito de Nueva York desde 2023, expresó su apoyo el lunes, apenas unos días después de que el representante

Polisario terrorist designation bill gains new support in U.S. Congress

The Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act continues to gain momentum among U.S. lawmakers. The bill, introduced by Republican Representative Joe Wilson, has now received the backing of Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. Tenney, who has represented New York’s 24th congressional district since 2023, announced her support on Monday, just days after Republican Representative Don Bacon also endorsed the measure. Introduced on June 24, 2025, the bill is now co-sponsored by nine