Macron election gives hope to French Muslims, says Paris main mosque

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Macron election gives hope to French Muslims, says Paris main mosque
French President-elect Emmanuel Macron celebrates on the stage at his victory rally

The mosque sees the election as a sign of reconciliation between French religions.

By Reuters

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Published: Mon 8 May 2017, 7:29 AM

Last updated: Mon 8 May 2017, 4:46 PM

Paris' main Mosque said on Sunday that the election of centrist Emmanuel Macron as France's next president over far-right leader Marine Le Pen was a sign of reconciliation between French religions.
"It is a clear sign of hope to French Muslims that they can live in harmony and respect of French values", La Grande Mosquée de Paris said in a statement.
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