France: The Rules of Ramadan Enforced

Hat tip Francois DeSouche

In case you were not aware, the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has concluded. In Eastern France, a 13-year-old schoolgirl of North African origin was physically attacked as she got off her school bus by 4 other Muslim students who were angry because she was “not respecting” Ramadan (presumably by munching on a snack).

The below article in Le Journal du Dimanche, which was originally cross-posted by the French blog, Francois DeSouche, is translated by Fousesquawk.

 https://www.lejdd.fr/societe/info-jdd-grand-est-une-adolescente-de-13-ans-agressee-pour-non-respect-du-ramadan-143935?at_medium=Fan+Page&at_campaign=twitter&at_creation=JDD

An adolescent (13) attacked for not respecting Ramadan

In Achenheim, (Bas Rhin), a 13-year-old minor was beaten by 4 Muslim minors, reproaching her for not respecting the Ramadan fast while getting off a bus going to their school. Accompanied by her father, the adolescent filed a complaint Tuesday afternoon for the acts of group violence.

Quentin Martins

April 9, 2024 at 22:20, Updated April 10, 2024 at 07:12

The day before Eid-al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of Ramadan, a (female) adolescent (13) was accosted by 4 minors in Achenheim (Bas-Rhin). On a bus heading to their school, she was approached by 4 other pupils of the school, reproaching her for not respecting the fast imposed by Ramadan. While getting off the bus, the victim, of North African origin, was beaten, according to our information, according to a judicial source. The adolescent was lightly injured, her face showing redness. 

Complaint filed

Subsequent to the attack, the 4 minors, of Muslim faith, fled. As they are still in the process of being identified, the victim went to the police headquarters of Wolfisheim, accompanied by her father. She filed a complaint for the acts of group violence. With the matter in hand, the Gendarmerie brigade will begin an investigation.