Friday, November 13, 2009

Islamic Party Will Run Local Candidates In Spain In 2011

World Bulletin reports today that "Rebirth and Union," Spain's first Islamic political party, is planning to run candidates in 2011 local elections. Head of the party, professor and former journalist Mustafa Barrach, says he is a moderate and supports Spain's constitution. The party is aiming not just at the 1.3 million Muslims in Spain, but also at immigrants who comprise 10% of Spain's population.