Grand Mosque of Paris
| Grand Mosque of Paris | |
|---|---|
The Paris Mosque, with its minaret on the left | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Rite | Sufism |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | 5th arrondissement, Paris |
| Country | France |
| Geographic coordinates | 48°50′31″N 2°21′18″E / 48.84194°N 2.35500°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Maurice Tranchant de Lunel |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Moorish Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1922 |
| Completed | 1926 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,000 worshippers |
| Interior area | 7,500 m2 (81,000 sq ft) |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Website | |
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The Grand Mosque of Paris (French: Grande Mosquée de Paris, pronounced [ɡʁɑ̃d mɔske də paʁi]; Arabic: مسجد باريس الكبير), also known as the Great Mosque of Paris or simply the Paris Mosque, located in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is one of the largest mosques in France. It comprises 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. Completed in 1926, is the oldest mosque in metropolitan France.