The Little-Known Story of the Great Mosque of Paris, One Hundred Years at the Heart of History
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Inaugurated in July 1926, the Great Mosque of Paris symbolizes France's desire to recognize the role of Muslims in the nation by offering them a place of worship, as well as that of controlling French Islam.
Nestled in the heart of the Latin Quarter, the Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Inaugurated in 1926 as a tribute to the Muslim soldiers who died for France during the First World War, it has gradually become a geostrategic asset. Historian Benjamin Stora discusses the history of this iconic site for France 24, highlighting its role as a bridge between France and Algeria, as well as between Jews and Muslims.
In 1914-1918, thousands of Muslim soldiers from the four corners of the French colonial empire fell for the defence of the metropolis. In their honour, Paris inaugurated, on 15 July 1926, the Great Mosque of Paris, like a gigantic cenotaph. But is that the only reason?
Inaugurated on 15 July 1926, the Grand Mosque of Paris celebrates its 100th anniversary. It became an emblematic place for the faithful as well as for tourists, this monument of Arab-Andalusian architecture, classified as a historical monument in 1983, has been established as an element of the French heritage. Chems-Eddine Hafiz, rector of the Great Mosque, returns to the great moments of its history and to the contemporary issues that surround …
Very frequented by the faithful, the building of the Fifth arrondissement became emblematic of the Islam of France. A paradox while Algeria continues to emphasize its grip on the symbol.
The Grand Mosque of Paris was opened on 15 July 1926 with a large pomp. Few today know that it served above all the honor of colonial soldiers – and that it already split France at that time. By Karlheinz Weißmann. This article Opened 100 years ago A mosque as a colonial monument was published on JUNGE FREIHEIT.
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