Grand Mosque of Paris
The Grand Mosque of Paris (French: Grande Mosquée de Paris), also known as the Great Mosque of Paris or simply the Paris Mosque, is located in the 5th arrondissement and is one of the largest mosques in France. There are prayer rooms, an outdoor garden, a small library, a gift shop, along with a cafe and restaurant. In all, the mosque plays an important role in promoting the visibility of Islam and Muslims in France. It is the oldest mosque in Metropolitan France.
| مسجد باريس الكبير Grand Mosque of Paris | |
|---|---|
Grande Mosquée de Paris | |
The Paris Mosque, with its minaret on the left | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Paris, France |
Shown within Paris | |
| Geographic coordinates | 48°50′31″N 2°21′18″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Maurice Tranchant de Lunel |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Moorish style |
| Groundbreaking | 1922 |
| Completed | 1926 |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 33 m |
| Website | |
| www.grandemosqueedeparis.fr | |
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