A Statement on the Commencement of Ramadan and Shawwal 1446 AH – 2025
Statement by the General Secretariat of the European Council for Fatwa and Research Regarding the Determination of the Start of Ramadan and Shawwal 1446 AH / 2025 CE Praise be to Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. The General Secretariat of the European Council for Fatwa and Research announces the […]
Press Release
This day’s early hours signaled the end of a long and pervasive dictatorship and gave the Syrian people the good news of freedom and liberation from injustice. The Council of European Muslims, at this critical historical moment: – Sends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Syrian people on regaining their freedom, especially the […]
Press Statement from the Council of European Muslims
Recent events in the United Kingdom have sparked legitimate and growing concerns among both Muslims and non-Muslims. These incidents follow the murder of three girls a week ago. In the aftermath, far-right organisations falsely claimed that the perpetrator was an immigrant Muslim, a claim officially refuted by the British authorities. The Council of European Muslims […]
Council of European Muslims general conference statement
With God’s assistance and success, the Council of European Muslims convened its twelfth session of general conference in Istanbul, Türkiye, from January 25–28. Several guest speakers and participants attended, as well as representatives from member organisations from across the European continent. A public symposium titled “The Implications of the Middle East on Europe – The […]
Istanbul hosts the largest European muslims conference
The Council of European Muslims is holding its general conference in Istanbul amid the presence of more than 200 participants, including leaders and representatives of its member organisations as well as state officials. The Council of European Muslims (CEM) is an independent, non-profit European institution concerned with the Islamic presence in Europe within its moderate […]
Press release: CEM condemns the massacres committed by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people
With the ongoing bombing and use of destructive weapons against the Gaza Strip, thousands of people have been killed, injured, and hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee their homes—the majority of whom are women and children. Over two million people were left without access to basic necessities such as food, fuel, medicine, and […]
Humanitarian Appeal
With every passing day or even hour, the tragedy and humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip increase. Hundreds of casualties are reported daily, mostly children and women. The collapse of the health system and the lack of basic living conditions deepened the situation. We are witnessing a horrific massacre beyond description. To stop this ongoing […]
Council of European Muslims expresses solidarity with the people of Gaza
The tragic events in the Middle East have had a direct impact on our Muslim populations throughout Europe. The deterioration of the conditions there has now started threatening our societal peace and daily lives. Since each one of us has a duty to play in maintaining societal harmony, the Council of European Muslims urges everyone […]
Storm Daniel lashed eastern Libya, urgent action needed!
Up to 3,000 people are estimated dead and many more are missing after Storm Daniel lashed eastern Libya. Many towns have been hit by the floods, but the worst destruction was in Derna city in eastern Libya, where heavy rainfall and floods broke the dams and washed away entire neighbourhoods. In light of this unprecedented […]
Press release: At least 1000 people were killed in Morocco’s deadliest earthquake
At least 1000 people were killed in Morocco’s deadliest earthquake since a century on Friday evening, which shook the nation from the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. In this regard, Council of European Muslims: – Prays to the Almighty to bless the victims and wish a speedy recovery to all those effected. – Expresses its deepest […]