Grande mosquée de Lyon, Islamic religious center in 8th district, Lyon, France
The Grande mosquée de Lyon features Persian arches, a 25-meter minaret, and a glass pyramid entrance supported by 230 decorative columns.
King Fahd of Saudi Arabia provided substantial funding for the construction of this Islamic center, which opened its doors in September 1994.
The mosque functions as an educational hub, providing Arabic language instruction and Islamic studies courses to children and adults throughout the year.
The religious complex includes prayer halls accommodating 3,500 people, a library, and an organization responsible for halal food certification in France.
This Islamic center stands as the sixth largest mosque in France, combining traditional Maghreb architectural elements with contemporary Western design principles.
Location: Lyon
Location: 8th arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: 1994
Address: 146 Boulevard Pinel
Website: http://mosquee-lyon.org
GPS coordinates: 45.73679,4.89024
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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