A Number Of Islamic Organizations Demonstrate At The French Embassy This Afternoon

Ilustrasi (Ilham Amin / VOI)

JAKARTA - The 212 Alumni Brotherhood (PA) and a number of other Islamic organizations will hold a demonstration in front of the French Embassy (Embassy) this afternoon. The demonstration was in the aftermath of a statement by the French President, Emmanuel Macron, who was deemed to have insulted Islam.

"Yes, it is true, the demonstration started after the midday prayer," said Head of Media Center Novel Bamukmin to VOI, Monday, November 2.

"It is estimated that tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of people will come," said Novel Bamukmin.

During the demonstration, the demonstrators also demanded and asked the public to boycott all products made or originating from France. "Boycott of French products," he said.

As information, the demonstration aimed to denounce French President Emmanuel Macron. Because, Macron is considered to have insulted Muslims and the Prophet Muhammad SAW. The assumption of humiliation was because Macron defended the publication of a controversial caricature of the Prophet Muhammad.

Previously, the leader of the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) Rizieq Shihab called on citizens, especially Muslims in Indonesia to take part in demonstrations to defend Prophet Muhammad SAW 211 and 411.

This call was made by Rizieq from Mecca, Saudi Arabia and broadcast on the Youtube Front TV account which was uploaded on Saturday, October 31.

"To all Muslims in the country, from the holy city, I call on them to participate in every action to defend the Prophet wherever you are, especially the 211 and 411 actions," said Rizieq in the video seen by VOI, Sunday, November 1.

Action 211 will be held on Monday, November 2 in front of the French Embassy, Jalan MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta. The action was held around 12.00 WIB.

Meanwhile, the 411 rally will be held on Wednesday, November 4 in front of the Gedung Sate courtyard followed by a long march to Gedung Merdeka, Bandung, West Java.

"Participate actively in the action. Show our defense to the Prophet Muhammad, do not give space to anyone who belittles the Prophet Muhammad," he said.