Rachid Eljay

Brest Imam Recovering After Shooting, Expresses Gratitude for Support

30 June 2019

Injured three days ago in an attack targeting him, the imam of Brest, Rachid Eljay, is doing much better and wants to reassure the many people who have expressed their sympathy (…)

Imam Wounded in Shooting Attack on Brest Mosque, Muslim Group Condemns Violence

28 June 2019

The Rassemblement des Musulmans de France (RMF) strongly condemned the shots that targeted the "Assounnah" Mosque in Brest. As a result, the imam, Rachid El Jay, and another (…)

Gunman Attacks Brest Mosque, Injures Imam; Suspect Found Dead After Apparent Suicide

27 June 2019

Gunshots were fired at worshippers in a mosque located in the Pontanézen district of Brest. It was in the middle of the afternoon on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Two people were (…)