News Agencies – September 2, 2010 22 outlets of popular French fast food chain Quick are serving burgers it says respect Islamic dietary law. While many Muslims are delighted, the Paris Mosque suggested that Quick’s criteria aren’t all-encompassing enough. Quick’s meat is certified as halal, but Cheikh Al Sid Cheikh, assistant to the rector of…
News Agencies – August 16, 2010 The lack of a central body in France to oversee the authenticity of halal meat has made some experts doubt that animals have been slaughtered following the correct Islamic procedures. Estimates of the amount of meat labeled halal that does not meet the strict religious standards range from 40…
News Agencies – August 9, 2010 According to recent news reports, more and more Muslims in France prefer to celebrate Ramadan in France, rather than in North Africa, moving their vacation dates so they would return to France by the fasting month, August 10th. Meziane Idjerouidene, CEO of the Aigle Azur airlines, says that this…
News Agencies – August 12, 2010 The most ancient traditions of Islam are going high-tech, with a slew of modern offerings for those observing the holy month of Ramadan. Cellphone applications such as “iPray” or “iQuran” offer a beeping reminder of requisite prayer times, while the “Find Mecca” and “Mosque Finder” programs help the Muslim…
News Agencies – August 7, 2010 A Muslim Frenchman cited by officials as a reason behind a crackdown on polygamy has been charged with aggravated rape. Lies Hebbadj, who lives in the Nantes region, was charged with aggravated rape based on a complaint from a former companion. The Algerian-born Hebbadj made headlines for purportedly being…
