French authorities have banned the 40th annual “Meeting of Muslims of France” (Rencontre annuelle des musulmans de France, RAMF), which was scheduled to take place from April 3–6, 2026, at the Paris–Le Bourget exhibition center. The event is traditionally regarded as one of the largest Muslim gatherings in Europe.
Paris Police Prefect Patrice Faure announced the ban at the request of Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. The decision cites a “high level of terrorist threat” and risks of “public order disruption” amid heightened tensions at both the national and international level.
The event’s organizers, representing the association “Muslims of France,” confirmed receipt of the ban and stated their intention to challenge the decision in court. The head of the organization, Maklouf Mamèche, expressed regret over the cancellation of the convention, which — after a six-year hiatus — was set to return to Le Bourget and draw tens of thousands of attendees.
RAMF had previously been held annually in the Paris suburbs, bringing together large numbers of worshippers to discuss religious, social, and cultural issues. In recent years, large-scale events of this kind across Europe have increasingly faced heightened scrutiny from authorities amid efforts to combat radicalization and ensure public safety.
French government officials have not yet provided additional details regarding the specific threats that served as grounds for the ban. The decision comes against the backdrop of a persistently high terrorist threat level in France.