Eiffel Tower in Hijab: Clothing Brand Merrachi Releases Promotional Video Featuring Iconic Paris Structure Draped in Islamic Headscarf, Draws Furious Reactions From National Rally Members
In a controversial move, Dutch modest fashion brand Merrachi released a promotional video showing the Eiffel Tower draped in an Islamic headscarf, triggering backlash in France.
In a controversial move, Dutch modest fashion brand Merrachi released a promotional video showing the Eiffel Tower draped in an Islamic headscarf, triggering backlash in France. Shared on social media with the caption, "Spotted: The Eiffel Tower wearing MERRACHI, mashallah!" the animation was met with outrage from National Rally politicians. MP Lisette Pollet slammed it as an "unacceptable provocation" against French heritage. Another MP, Jerome Buisson, called it a "terrifying political project." Economist Philippe Murer demanded a ban on Merrachi stores and website access in France. Venus and Moon Conjunction Above Eiffel Tower: Astronomy Photographer Captures Breathtaking Images of Planetary Parade With Saturn Faintly Visible in Paris' Night Sky.
Eiffel Tower in Hijab
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Lisette Pollet Slams Hijab-Clad Eiffel Tower Ad
đ«đ· INACCEPTABLE !
La Tour Eiffel, symbole de la France, dĂ©tournĂ©e par la marque Merrachi qui la couvre dâun voile islamique dans une publicitĂ© provocatrice.
đ Une instrumentalisation idĂ©ologique et commerciale qui heurte nos valeurs rĂ©publicaines et notre patrimoine. pic.twitter.com/A6GgVkWRPU
â Lisette Pollet đđïžâïž đ«đ· (@LisettePollet) March 11, 2025
Jerome Buisson Calls Merrachi Video âTerrifyingâ
La marque islamique #Merrachi se paye une publicité qui voile.. la #TourEiffel.
Quel programme !
Câest un projet politique terrifiant, une provocation inadmissible !
Demandez des comptes Ă
documentation@toureiffel.paris#TourEiffel #Islamisme pic.twitter.com/SW2KtmUyo1
â JĂ©rĂŽme Buisson (@jerome_buisson) March 11, 2025
Philippe Murer Demands Ban on Merrachi in France
La marque Merrachi pose un voile islamique sur la Tour Eiffel.
â Il faut ĂȘtre implacable: interdire les magasins de cette marque et couper lâaccĂšs Ă leur site de vente internet en France.
Se faire respecter.
On attend la réaction de @BrunoRetailleau et de son gouvernement pic.twitter.com/qkF34HkoFh
â Philippe Murer đ«đ· (@PhilippeMurer) March 11, 2025
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