Religion
Int'l conference in Tunis tackles religion as force for peace
2009-10-14
Scholars from a variety of disciplines met in Tunis this week to discuss how religion can lead to a greater commitment to peace.
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Algerians strike Ramadan balance of piety, recreation
2009-09-11
Ramadan nights come alive in Algeria after the Tarawih prayer, but it is the growing number of attendees at the Tahajjud prayer that has officials concerned.
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Moroccans queue up to hear taraweeh recited by talented imams
2009-08-28
"The taraweeh prayer during Ramadan is highly valued by young people, even those who have never prayed before, because it enables them to attain the spirituality and holiness that Muslims look for during this week," said student Bahja Mouhieddinne.
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Ramadan traditions ease Algerian kids into their first fast
2009-08-28
A child's first Ramadan fast is a celebration of Algerian traditions that parents and grandparents look forward to sharing each year.
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Ramadan brings many Tunisians back to the mosque
2009-08-25
The holy month marks a time when less observant Tunisians are inspired to return to the mosques to pray.
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Sufi celebration of Tariqa Alawiya centennial spotlights tolerance, peace
2009-08-05
Around 6,000 people flocked to the Algerian city of Mostaganem this July for the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Tariqa Alawiya, whose Sufi followers prize tolerance, unity, peace and ecology.
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Moroccan forum debates women's role in religious guidance
2009-07-23
About 25% of new clergy members in Morocco are women, thanks to a variety of training programmes and opportunities. Experts met in Skhirat this month to discuss the ideal role for female religious leaders in the kingdom.
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Sufis hold global meeting in Marrakech
2009-07-13
The Sidi Chiker World Meetings brought Sufis from 50 countries together in Marrakech on July 10th-12th. Participants discussed the creation of an international Sufi organisation.
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Morocco to train 45,000 imams
2009-07-02
A new programme will provide Moroccan imams with a foundation of knowledge intended to harmonise religious instruction and counter extremism in the kingdom.
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Tunisia may suspend haj over swine flu fears
2009-07-01
Tunisian authorities may suspend the haj pilgrimage to Mecca to prevent the spread of the H1N1 swine flu virus, Ansa reported on Tuesday (June 30th)....
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European Jews make pilgrimage in Djerba
2009-05-12
Some 3,000 Jews from France, Israel, Germany, Italy, and Great Britain are attending the annual "Ziara" pilgrimage to Ghriba synagogue on the Tunisia...
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Sufi festival in Fez promotes religious tolerance with music, dance
2009-04-24
Buoyed by past successes, the Fez Festival of Sufi Culture offers visitors to Morocco's spiritual capital a positive look at Islam through art and discussion.
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Tunisia to host prestigious inter-faith peace forum
2009-04-17
The Tunisian coastal tourist resort of Nabeul, in the Cap Bon region, will host international scholars and journalists for an interfaith forum beginn...
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Tunisia pursues modern approach to Islamic education
2009-04-14
Religious education is finding a new, modern path in Tunisia that seeks to blend traditional schooling with modern technology and teaching methods.
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Algeria to launch religious TV station
2009-03-15
The new satellite network will offer Algerians religious programming that limits religious ideas imported from foreign countries.
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Tunisians unhappy with Muslim scholar's visit
2009-03-13
Some Tunisians say that Sheikh Yusuf al-Qaradawi expressed violent opinions concerning Tunisia's achievements in the field of human and women's rights. Now in Tunisia on a formal visit, al-Qaradawi has provoked some angry reactions.
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Prominent Tunisian academic calls for Ijtihad
2009-03-06
In an interview with Magharebia, Professor Amel Grami talks about how Ijtihad can steer the Islamic world towards democracy and gender equality.
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Maghreb Mouled Conference opens in Kairouan
2009-03-05
The 36th Maghreb Mouled Conference opened Wednesday (March 5th) in the Tunisian city of Kairouan, TAP reported. This year's event, part of celebratio...
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Algeria to help build France's largest mosque
2009-02-09
Algeria is helping to finance construction of the largest mosque in France, AFP quoted Algerian National Solidarity Minister Djamal Ould Abbas as say...
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Amr Khaled addresses imam conference in Algiers
2009-02-05
Popular Egyptian Muslim preacher Amr Khaled urged imams and preachers Wednesday (February 4th) in Algiers to move away from extremist messages in the...
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Academics debate ijtihad, democracy and human rights
2009-01-20
Participants at a seminar in Tunisia discuss ways to balance religion with contemporary ideas of human rights and democracy.
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Morocco helps Senegalese pilgrims stranded in Jeddah
2009-01-06
Senegal's religious leaders thanked Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Monday (January 5th) for coming to the aid of some 2,500 Senegalese pilgrims strand...
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Seminar in Tunisia discusses limits of interpretation of religious text
2008-12-17
Tunisia was host last Friday to a discussion on the perils of religious interpretation in modern society.
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International Sufi symposium set to open in Algeria
2008-12-11
The 5th edition of the international symposium on Sufi culture and music opening next week in Tizi-Ouzou will be the "largest of the regular internat...
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Hundreds of Maghreb prisoners granted pardons for Eid El Adha
2008-12-08
To mark Eid Al Adha, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced pardons for convicted prisoners on Sunday (December 7th), APS reported. The mo...
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