Islam
Muslims are spreading all over the world. Belgium and Europe are also populated with Muslims from Morocco, Turkey, Syria, Palestine, Yemen, Iran, Iran, Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Somalia, Bangladesh, and many other countries. In Belgium, Muslims are more than Belgians, especially the Moroccan community is greater than others. Islam is also getting famous as Belgians reverting Muslim.
Mosques/ Masjid
Muslims pray in mosques. A lot of masjids for five times prayers are also here. Believers of Islam can go freely for Friday prayers and Eid prayers in Mosques. Iftar arrangements are also held during Ramadan in Masjids and other Islamic programs.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the Holy month for Muslims as they fast for thirty days. They are allowed to fast. For this reason, they prepare "Sahoor" and "Iftar" at their homes and arrange Iftar parties as well. Still, they are forbidden to break their fast at workplaces. They break their fasts with only dates and juices and it is unacceptable to eat other meals at iftar time but during break time they can, if with non-Muslim organizations, just a few non-Muslim companies permit them to have iftar. Whereas they break their fast if employed at Muslim workplaces. During Ramadan, they find Islamic food as well with sale.
Eid Festivals
The non-Muslims respect our religion as they allow us to celebrate Eid independently. But most employees do not get off from their jobs some take leave to celebrate Eid. Schools remain open but Muslim students can take leave to relish their festivals. But slaughtering is prohibited on Eid-ul-adha in a few countries in Europe. But still, believers of Islam slaughter in their own way.
Females' Hijab and veil
The hijab is one of the significant of Muslim women. Females are granted to wear hijab and males to keep beards. In some schools and colleges, students and teachers are acceptable with hijabs as well. Additionally, at many workplaces, females can wear hijab. But the veil is proscribed all over Europe. Few non-Muslims are racists but most are cooperative with these.
Islamic education
In some schools, Islamic education is also allowed. Believers of Islam spreading in Europe, Islam subject is also a part of education here which they learn from Muslim teachers but it is only for Muslim students. They can learn the Quran from mosques and online as well.
Halal food
Believers of Islam are obliged to eat Halal food which is easily reachable. Many Halal stores and restaurants are in Europe with Halal foods, that believers of Islam can buy and eat. Additionally, they are not proscribed.
Aids by Muslims
Few non-Muslims are a little racist and when they act disrespectfully Muslim society protests against it. In particular, Moroccan, African, and Turkish communities always come forward to help other believers of Islam.
Charity to poor
Islam is the religion to give charity to poor and needy people but no one is allowed to ask for charity openly. Islam believers give it personally or hidden. Additionally, they arrange some events to collect money for 'Sadaqa' and give it to needy ones.
Limited rights
But Believers of Islam have limited rights. As jihad is not permitted. Muslim has no freedom to have four wives at once. A woman is restricted to cover her face. Animal sacrifice is illegal. In Mosque Adhan on speakers is also illicit. If any incident happened against Islam police also help for conclusion. Muharram which is an Islamic month, the month of sorrows that is celebrated in Islamic countries while giving drinks and meals to friends and poor community. Muslims are forbidden to celebrate this month and mourning as mourning is part of Muharram as well but only the Shia sect follows this mourning, not the Sunni sect.
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