Algeria: Government Bans Full-face Veil at Workplace

Algerian authorities have put a ban on the wearing of niqab, a full-face veil, at workplace across the country, over difficulties to identity faces behind the veil. Under the decision, made by Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and announced Thursday, governors, ministers and other public authorities shall ensure that the ban is implemented in public work […]

Eid al-Fitr in Africa: economic struggles, conflicts dampen festive mood

As Muslims across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region prepare to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr — the Feast of Breaking the Ramadan Fast — starting from Wednesday (11 April), people in many parts of Africa are bracing for low-key festivities due to the tough economic and security challenges that their countries are going through. […]

Morocco to build mosque in Guerguarat

Moroccan authorities launched on Wednesday construction works of a large mosque in Guerguarat in the Moroccan Sahara on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the country’s independence. This mosque will be built over a 3,767 m2 area and will cost over $2.3 million. The news of the mosque construction has been welcomed by the […]