News and Analysis on Islam in Europe and North America
In an interview on his website, Morrissey suggests a link between halal meat production and Islamist extremism, saying “halal slaughter requires certification that can only be given by supporters of Isis”.
Muslims from Hérault and Gard have decided to use the money allotted for purchasing sheep for slaughter during Eid Al-Adha for a school project or for a charitable association. The “boycott” is to raise awareness among local authorities around problems faced during the holiday. On September 8 Muslim residents received an anonymous text message calling
Muslim community leaders in Montgomery County this week asked that the Islamic holy day of Eid al-Adha be given equal billing as the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur on Montgomery’s 2015-2016 school calendar. They described the issue as symbolic but important. In 2015, both holidays will fall on Wednesday, Sept. 23, but a calendar draft
October 16, 2013 In an article on Zaman France, the question of the meaning of Eid al-Adha is being discussed. Bahri, the author of the article writes, “While Eid al- Adha is approaching , what values and what lessons can be learned from this celebration? Far from being limited to a religious festival ,
October 15, 2013 Between one and a half million to two million Muslims in Spain celebrated Tuesday the Eid Al – Adha or Feast of Sacrifice. According to Manuel Escudero , the vice-president of the Islamic Council in Spain, ” the economic crisis will affect this celebration . There are families that are are