Today is Aïd-el-Kebir. It’s a big celebration for Muslims. It’s a celebration of the sacrifice of his son by Abraham. God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son but at the last minute sent an angel to exchange a sheep for the son. The son is Ismaël for Muslims (Isaac in the Old Testament, Abraham had several sons). If you have Muslim friends, tell them “Aïd moubarak” today, just as you tell your Christian friends “Merry Christmas” on Christmas.
How many people are there in France?
There are about 66 million people in France not counting the oversea areas (2 million people).
How many Muslims are there in France?
Ethnic statistics are strictly controlled in France. There are about 5,4 million Muslims in France, which means about 8% of the french people are Muslims.
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What is this beautiful building?
It’s Paris’ Great Mosque. It opened in 1926. Its minaret is 26-meters-high. People are allowed to visit it. It has beautiful gardens.
How many mosques are there in Paris?
There are about 20 mosques in Paris, and several praying rooms.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
The Five Pillars of Islam are mandatory for Muslims. They are:
- the assertion of faith
- the prayer (5 times a day)
- charity
- fasting for Ramadan
- the pilgrimage to Mecca (once in a lifetime)
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