France's Council for the Muslim Faith, CNFM, has issued a statement saying that it "forcefully condemns the terrorist attack that took place at the Notre-Dame basilica in Nice."
"As a sign of mourning and solidarity for the victims and their families, I call on all Muslims of France to cancel all festivities for Mawlid [celebrations of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed]", taking place on Thursday, CNFM president Mohammed Moussaoui wrote on Twitter.