Muslim Leaders Urge Cancellation of Mawlid Celebrations After Nice Attack

In a press statement, Mohammed Moussaoui firmly condemned the terrorist attack that took place on Thursday near the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Nice. "As a sign of mourning and solidarity with the victims and their loved ones, I call on Muslims in France to cancel all Mawlid festivities," added the CFCM president.

According to AFP, this knife attack left several injured and 3 dead, including a man and a woman killed inside the Notre-Dame church. The third victim succumbed to her injuries in a nearby bar where she had taken refuge.

As for the perpetrator, he was immediately apprehended by the police. The National Anti-Terrorist Prosecutor’s Office (PNAT) has been entrusted with the investigation, the same source specifies.