29-03-2024 07:56 AM Jerusalem Timing

Hollande Calls for National ’Day of Mourning’ on Friday

Hollande Calls for National ’Day of Mourning’ on Friday

President Francois Hollande called on Wednesday for French citizens to adorn their homes with flags during the day of mourning for victims of the Paris attacks.

French President Francois HollandePresident Francois Hollande called on Wednesday for French citizens to adorn their homes with flags during the day of mourning for victims of the Paris attacks.

Friday will be a day of homage to the victims, during which the president said citizens "could participate by decorating their homes with the blue, white and red flag," government spokesman Stephane Le Foll said.

Paris was rocked by a terrorist attack claimed by the so-called 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' (ISIL) takfiri group on Nov.13, that left more than 130 people killed.