Eyyub Sultan Mosque
{{Short description|Mosque in Strasbourg, Grand Est, France}}
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The Eyyub Sultan Mosque ({{langx|fr|Mosquée Eyyûb Sultan de Strasbourg}}) or Grand Mosque of Strasbourg is a mosque currently under construction in Strasbourg, Grand Est, France in which will be the largest mosque in Europe upon its completion.
History
The construction of the mosque started in 2017.{{cite news|author=NEWS WIRES|date=24 March 2021|url=https://www.france24.com/en/france/20210324-row-erupts-in-france-over-plans-to-use-state-funds-to-build-strasbourg-mosque|title=Row erupts in France over plans to use state funds to build Strasbourg mosque|work=France 24|access-date=3 September 2021}} The construction cost of the building is EUR25 million.{{cite news|last=Bryant|first=Lisa|date=8 April 2021|url=https://www.voanews.com/a/europe_strasbourg-mosque-lightning-rod-broader-french-turkish-tensions/6204333.html|title=Strasbourg Mosque a Lightning Rod for Broader French-Turkish Tensions|work=VOA|access-date=3 September 2021}} The mosque will be led by Milli Görüs Islamic Confederation.{{cite news|date=15 April 2021|url=https://theconversation.com/french-row-over-mosque-isnt-simply-about-state-financing-it-runs-deep-into-islamophobia-and-french-secularism-158565|title=French row over mosque isn't simply about state financing – it runs deep into Islamophobia and French secularism|work=The Conversation|access-date=3 September 2021}}
Architecture
The mosque is being built at a total area of 7,000 m2. The minarets stand at a height of 36 m.{{cite news|last=Tadié|first=Solène|date=25 May 2021|url=https://www.ncregister.com/news/construction-of-europe-s-biggest-mosque-highlights-turkey-s-expansionist-aims|title=Construction of Europe's Biggest Mosque Highlights Turkey's Expansionist Aims|work=National Catholic Register|access-date=3 September 2021}} The mosque will have a capacity of 2,500 worshippers indoor and another 2,500 on its outdoor area.{{cite news|date=7 October 2021|url=https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/eu-affairs/turkish-mosque-under-construction-in-france-receives-threat-letter|title=Turkish mosque under construction in France receives threat letter|work=Daily Sabah|access-date=13 April 2022}} Once completed, it will be the largest mosque in Europe.
Transportation
The mosque will be accessible within talking distance west of Krimmeri-Meinau station of SNCF.
See also
References
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External links
- {{official website|1=https://eyyubsultan.fr/?lang=en}}
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