Tag: Muslims

France Bans Muslim Abaya in Schools

“When you walk into a classroom, you shouldn’t be able to identify the pupils’ religion just by looking at them,” Education Minister Gabriel Attal said.

Swedish Muslims Not Amused by Quran Burning Joke 

“May you be exposed to a terrorist attack,” users commented, even though the comedian was clearly mocking Swedes. The Taliban were not laughing as they halted Sweden’s humanitarian works because of the Quran controversy.

Sweden Faces New Diplomatic Headache Following Latest Quran Burning Stunt

Following the stunt, Sweden’s embassy in Iraq was stormed by a mob of protesters; governments of Jordan, Morocco, Kuwait, and the UAE recalled their ambassadors from Stockholm; and the Organization of the Islamic Conference (ICO) called for Quran burning to be banned globally.

Meloni Building Regulations Target Mosques

The Fratelli d’Italia party is capitalising on the Italian state’s failure to recognise Islam as an official religion to radically clamp down on what structures Muslims can turn into prayer space.

Belgium Strips Recognition from Muslim Representative Body

I have never experienced such amateurism,” Belgium’s Minister of Justice Vincent Van Quickenborne said. “And this for a body that plays a crucial role for the Muslim community in our country. It deserves better.”