In France, sports have become more of an ideological battleground than a neutral space, with issues like the ban on the veil for athletes and restrictions on fasting footballers' breaks. Amid conflicting directives from ministers and an obsession with regulation, the state is now controlling even the smallest details of sporting activities. Neutrality or control? In its drive to regulate everything, the Republic seems to be losing sight of its core values.
In 1938, the first mosque in Canada was built in Edmonton. More than 80 years later, Canada Post has designed a stamp to commemorate the connections between Muslim and Indigenous communities that made this project possible. Since 2016, these references have been incorporated into the Canadian Prayer Rug, which is featured on this stamp issued in the lead-up to Eid al-Fitr.
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.
A study by the Swiss Center for Islam and Society on the impacts of racism against Muslims revealed that such discrimination affects various aspects of daily life for those impacted. The consequences are especially evident in access to employment and leadership positions, where inequalities based on both gender and religion often intersect.
In Morocco, the start of the month of Ramadan is on Tuesday, March 12. Around the world, certain countries have made their official announcements.
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