In the wake of the Quick fast-food chain’s decision to offer halal meat products, French politicians Fadela Amara and Cécile Duflot weigh in that the complaints against the possibility are excessive. Amara explained that because as a private business Quick does not offer public services they should be able to sell whatever they please. The…
In Paris, Jewish and Muslim French women – the Batisseuses de Paix (a play on words on baking and peace building) continue to meet to make pastries together. They do not allow any talk of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Created in 2002, their aim is “to block the transfer of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict into France.” Almost…
Spanish state controlled RENFE railways have attempted to produce special menus for Muslims, but have failed in this mission, according to the standards proposed by the Halal Institute of the Islamic Junta in Spain. The organization has said that all the train company did, was remove alcohol and pork, but not control other matters of…
Muslim and Jewish groups are angered by a call from Germany’s federal chamber of veterinarians for a law re-establishing protection against slaughter without stunning. Germany’s main Jewish group rejected Wednesday, July 10, the latest criticism of kosher slaughter practices, and was immediately backed by a Turkish group in Germany speaking on behalf of Muslims. Both…
There’s just one place in North America where an observant Muslim can follow Jared’s diet, the two-sandwich-a-day plan that helped Subway pitchman Jared Fogel lose 245 pounds. The Subway restaurant that adheres to Islamic restrictions is off Route 27 in Iselin. The eatery is indiscernible from other Subways except for a neon green sign in…
