6th annual Eid in the Cité begins in Marseille

To celebrate Eid al-Kebir, the Union of Muslim Families (UFM or Union des familles Musulmanes) are organizing a large gathering in Marseille over two evenings. Films will be shown to the public, as well as traditional Algerian dancing, Arabic and Berber calligraphy workshop, as well as an art exhibit and story-telling. Last year the festivities…

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French rap group “Psy 4” acts as MC for Eid festival in Marseille

Rap group “Psy 4 de la Rime,” one of the most popular in France, is hosting Marseille’s Eid festival. Organized by the Secular Association of Muslim Families (L’association laïque Union des familles musulmanes or UFM), festivities will begin November 28 with Algerian poet and dramatist, Kateb Yacine. Soprano, leader of the Psy 4 group explains,…

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