Spanish Town’s ‘Islamophobic and Discriminatory’ Ban on Muslim Gatherings Sparks Outrage

Spanish town’s ‘Islamophobic and discriminatory’ ban on Muslim gatherings sparks outrage

Spanish officials’ “Islamophobic and discriminatory” ban on Muslims’ religious gatherings in a small town sparks outrage.

Spain’s city bans religious festivals over rising islamophobia

The local government in Jamila, Spain, has banned all religious events at public sports centers, effectively barring Muslim communities from holding Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha celebrations in venues they have used for years. The controversial decision, pushed by the right-wing Vox Party and approved by the ruling Popular Party, has drawn sharp criticism as an attack on religious freedom. Right-Wing Parties Hail Ban as “Defense of Christian Valu…

Outrage after town in Murcia region bans Muslim festivals in public venues - Spain in English

A town in southeastern Spain has barred Muslim festivities from taking place in public venues, describing the move as a defence ‘against foreign customs’. It comes after recent anti-immigrant unrest in another town in the region. The measure, passed by the local council of Jumilla in the Murcia region, has provoked strong criticism. The council is led by the right-wing People’s Party (PP) with backing from the far-right Vox party. In late July, …

‘ISLAMOPHOBIC’: SPANISH TOWN’S BAN ON RELIGIOUS GATHERINGS SPARKS CRITICISM

Sat 09 August 2025: The ban, originally proposed by far-right Vox party, affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in Jumilla. A ban imposed by a southeastern Spanish town on religious gatherings in public sports centres, which will mainly affect members of the local Muslim community, has sparked criticism from the left-wing government and […]