Uthman Mosque (also known as 'Othman' Mosque or 'Mosquée de Othmane') is a mosque for Muslims of all traditions and ethnic groups[1] inaugurated on 1 April 2006[2] in Villeurbanne, France, near Lyon.
| Uthman Mosque | |
|---|---|
Mosquée de Othmane | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Villeurbanne, Lyon Metropolis, France |
  Shown within Metropole de Lyon | |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°46′44″N 4°53′21″E / 45.7790°N 4.8893°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Date established | 1 April 2006 |
It is a three-storey building paid for by contributions from French Muslims, covering 1200 square metres and including a large library and an Arabic school catering for 250 students.
References
edit- ^ "French Muslims get Grand Mosque". Islam Online. 2006-04-02. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
- ^ "Inauguration de la mosquée " Othmane "". Saphir News. 2006-03-31. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
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