Mosquée de Fréjus, Modern mosque in Fréjus, France
The Fréjus Mosque is a modern two-story structure with separate prayer halls for men and women, each equipped with modern facilities. The building includes ablution rooms, administrative offices, and landscaped green spaces surrounding the property.
In 1930 the Missiri Mosque was built in the Caïs military camp for colonial troops; it is listed as a monument historique but no longer serves as a place of worship. In 2010, during the redevelopment of the Gabelle district, local Muslims asked for a mosque, having prayed in converted garages. A building permit was granted on 19 August 2013 to the Al-Fath association, work began on 10 January 2014, and the mosque opened on 20 January 2016 after the Conseil d'État ordered the mayor to allow it.
The mosque serves as a central gathering point for 650 worshippers, offering Arabic language classes and religious education through the El Fath association.
The building is located in the Gabelle district and is accessible by local roads. Visitors should be mindful that this is an active place of worship where respectful behavior toward worshippers is expected.
The Conseil d'État ordered mayor David Rachline on 10 November 2015 to authorise the opening within eight days under a penalty of 500 euros per day of delay. On 26 February 2016 the Draguignan criminal court fined the El Fath association 60,000 euros over irregularities in the building permit, without ordering demolition.
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