Muslims ask for flexibility, not privileges to fulfill the Ramadan at their workplace

20 July 12 Muslim workers living in Spain are gradually getting understanding from their employers to meet the month of Ramadan obligations, during the working day. So they are asking for “flexibility, not privileges,” according to the president of the Union of Islamic Communities in Spain, Riay Tatary. “This year it will be very hard,…

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Muslims call for more Muslim cemeteries in Spain to avoid repatriating bodies

25 June 2012 The president of the Union of Islamic Communities of Spain (UCIDE) Riay Tatary, has claimed more Muslim cemeteries in Spain – they have twelve in the country – to avoid having to repatriate the bodies, which is very expensive, more in this time of crisis, as the cost can amount to 6,000…

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The Islamic Community of Calahorra opens its new Mosque

23 June 2012 The opening day of the new Mosque of Calahorra with capacity for 400 believers was chaired by the President of the Union of Islamic Communities in Spain, Riay Tatary, accompanied by the delegate to the region of La Rioja, Tarik Azouau Tajja. Azouau expressed that “more than a Mosque, we can speak…

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The lack of teachers blocks Islamic religion classes in the schools of Álava

14 June 2012 Álava has yet to achieve the formation of an Islamic religion class even though there is an increasing demand from prospective students. Schools in the region do not have teachers for this course, a question that the Islamic community blames the Basque Government for, since they have high requisites for the admission…

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The Union of Islamic Communities in Spain presents the video documentary “Together we build the future.”

17 May 2012 Spain forms a multicultural map with different lifestyles, ideologies, and beliefs. In this context of diversity, the Muslim community has an increasingly important opinion. “Together we build the future” is the documentary that gives voice to some of these people. The video, made by Imal Producciones y Aire Comunicación, in collaboration with…

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