France, April 3 -- Paris police had banned the annual gathering north of the capital, citing a "major terrorist risk" and saying the event might be targeted by small far-right groups.

The 40th Annual Gathering of the Muslims of France (RAMF) is taking place at Le Bourget, just north of Paris, from Friday until Monday. The congress opened at 2pm on Friday at the Paris-Le Bourget Exhibition Centre, following the court ruling.

The four-day event brings together conferences, exhibitions and commercial stands aimed at France's Muslim faithful. Its organisers bill it as the largest Muslim assembly in Europe. It is returning after a five-year hiatus. Court ruling

In its decision, the court said the evidence presented did not establish a real ...