PARIS: Muslim community, in a bid to build bridges after last year attacks, opened the doors of their mosques across France to public today (Sunday).
French President Francois Hollande also paid a surprise visit to a Paris Mosque today.
Earlier Hollande attended a low-key event to mark a year since 1.5 million people thronged Paris in a show of unity following the shootings.
President Hollande unveiled a plaque next to an oak tree planted in the square in memory of the victims of the outrages that shocked the world last year.
Renowned rock star Johnny Hallyday performed a short song that was followed by rendition of the Marseillaise by French Army’s choir.