The Grande Masjid de Paris ("Paris Great Mosque"), located in the Ve arrondissement, was founded after World War I as a sign of France's gratefullness to the Muslim tirailleurs from the colonies who had fought against Germany. The Mosque was built following the mudéjar style, and its minaret is 33 meter high. President Gaston Doumergue inaugurated it on July 15, 1926. It is now lead by mufti Dalil Boubakeur, who is also president of the French Council of the Muslim Faith, created in 2002.
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Grande Masjid de Paris
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