Moroccan Imam prohibits women from performing Taraweeh prayers.

An Imam in Morocco has prohibited women from performing Taraweeh prayers, by closing the designated area for them in the mosque. He urged women to pray at home instead of attending the mosque, citing "disturbance and noise caused by some women during prayers," sparking widespread reactions on social media platforms. In a circulated video, the Imam explained his decision, stating that "a woman's prayer at home is better," encouraging women to utilize Ramadan for worship and tranquility away from chaos that may occur in mosques. He mentioned in the video that some women speak loudly or bring young children who create noise, affecting the concentration of worshippers. The decision faced criticism from activists and tweeters on the "X" platform, who believed that the Imam's role should be limited to guidance and advice, not preventing women from praying in the mosque, considering the decision discriminatory and not in line with principles of equality and justice. This controversy comes days after a video circulated showing a fight between women inside a mosque in Tangier, where screaming escalated and caused chaos during Taraweeh prayers, leading to widespread discontent in Moroccan society, which may have influenced the Imam's decision to close the women's section in his mosque.