Established in November 2012, The Union of French Muslim Democrats (UDMF) claims more than 900 members and 8,000 supporters. Most are Muslims who do not identity with the current political parties and who are “fed up” with bipartisan politics. This year, the party will present eight candidates in departmental elections in Lyon, Nice, Pas-de-Calais, and others. Directed by … [Read more...] about The Union of French Muslim Democrats Presents Eight Candidates
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Knowledge on secularism diplomas awarded
10.10.2013 Liberation 28 people, including public officials, religious representatives and imams were awarded on Thursday in Lyon with a university diploma which validates their ‘knowledge on secularism’. The diploma was awarded by France’s Home Minister, Manuel Valls, who intends to expand this course to all religious representatives in the country. The course is … [Read more...] about Knowledge on secularism diplomas awarded
Muslim community in fear and rage
12.08.2013 Following the arrest of a 23-year-old serving soldier who planned to attack Vénissieux’s mosque in southeastern France, 150 Muslims gathered at the mosque to protest and express their fears and anger about the rise of Islamophobia in France. The 23-year-old sergeant of the French Air Force was arrested on August 7 at his military base in Mont Verdun. He later … [Read more...] about Muslim community in fear and rage
The Secours islamique de France celebrates 20 years in Paris
Le Parisien – June 22, 2012 The Secours islamique de France (SIF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exposition in a “humanitarian village” in Paris, which will then travel to Lyon and St-Denis. The SIF’s first humanitarian mission dates to April 1992 during the Bosnian War. The organization has an annual budget of 21 million Euros, more than 500 volunteers and 115 … [Read more...] about The Secours islamique de France celebrates 20 years in Paris
Muslim Bride in Lyon, France Sues after ordered to remove headscarf
News Agencies – January 10, 2012 A newlywed Muslim couple are suing the mayor of Lyon after a local official insisted the bride remove her veil at the town hall wedding ceremony. The bride, identified only as Nassima A., was asked to remove a veil that covered her hair during her wedding ceremony at a town hall in Lyon in June. The deputy mayor of Lyon’s 9th district, … [Read more...] about Muslim Bride in Lyon, France Sues after ordered to remove headscarf