Economy
A Day in the Life of Paris's Growing Muslim Population
France's 5 million Muslims say they often feel left out of mainstream society, as well as the job force.
France, a historically secular country, has always struggled to embrace its growing Muslim population. Though many of the country's Muslims are descendants of immigrants from former colonies, they often feel left out of mainstream society, as well as the job force.
Last week, France's "High Council for Integration" proposed a headscarf ban in universities. This follows headscarf bans in civil service offices and state-run schools, along with full face veils in public. There are also increasing threats of terrorist attacks against Muslims by right-wing extremists. And recently, 23-year-old soldier was arrested for planning a mass shooting in a Lyon mosque during Eid al-Fitr holiday.