When was Dalil Boubakeur born?

Dalil Boubakeur was born on 2 November 1940 in Skikda.

What positions has Dalil Boubakeur held?

Positions held by Dalil Boubakeur include: president (2019–2020); president (2013–2015); president (2003–2008); rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris (1992–2020).

Where did Dalil Boubakeur study?

Dalil Boubakeur was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Al-Azhar University, Lycée Bugeaud, University of Paris.

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Dalil Boubakeur

French physician

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Dalil Boubakeur is a physician, mufti, and former rector of the Great Mosque of Paris. He is also the president of the French Council of the Muslim Faith. He was born on 2 November 1940 in the Algerian city of Skikda, to Hamza Boubakeur and Zoubida Kiouane. He studied at Lycée Bugeaud in Algiers, before moving to France and studying at Lycée Louis-le-Grand. He graduated from the Faculty of Sciences and Medicine of Paris and holds degrees in Quranic studies, theology and Muslim civilization. Boubakeur was succeeded in his role as rector of the Great Mosque of Paris by Chems-Eddine Hafiz in 2020.

Quick facts

Born: 2 November 1940 wd
Place of birth: Skikda wd
Citizenship: France, Algeria wd
Occupation: cleric, physician wd
Education: Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Al-Azhar University, Lycée Bugeaud, University of Paris wd

Positions held wd

president (2019–2020)
president (2013–2015)
president (2003–2008)
rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris (1992–2020)

Awards wd

Officer of the Legion of Honour (2004)
Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit (2014)
Knight of the Legion of Honour (1995)
Officer of the National Order of Merit (2002)
Commander of the National Order of Merit (2008)

Questions

When was Dalil Boubakeur born?: Dalil Boubakeur was born on 2 November 1940 in Skikda.
What positions has Dalil Boubakeur held?: Positions held by Dalil Boubakeur include: president (2019–2020); president (2013–2015); president (2003–2008); rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris (1992–2020).
Where did Dalil Boubakeur study?: Dalil Boubakeur was educated at Lycée Louis-le-Grand, Al-Azhar University, Lycée Bugeaud, University of Paris.

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