“France: Dozens of Muslim travellers offering namaz at Paris airport stirs row, authorities term it ‘regrettable’ and vow to act ‘firmly’”, Opindia, November 6, 2023:
“Images of dozens of Muslim travellers collectively offering Namaz at a French airport have created a social media storm. The images quickly went viral, prompting netizens and politicians to highlight that there are dedicated spaces for prayers inside airports and other such public places.
When the controversy escalated, the French government on Monday (6th November) vowed that it would deal with such issues ‘firmly’. Additionally, the airport authority described the incident as ‘regrettable’ adding that they will increase vigilance.
As per media reports, the pictures were first shared on social media by former European affairs minister, Noelle Lenoir. She asked, “What does the CEO of Aéroports de Paris do when his airport is transformed into a mosque? Is the change in status official?…..”
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