Grand Mosque of Paris

The Grand Mosque of Paris (French: Grande Mosquée de Paris, pronounced [ɡʁɑ̃d mɔske d(ə) 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.