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The La Grande Mosquée de Paris (Paris Grand Mosque) is not only the religious destination of the Muslim minority in Paris but also a popular tourist attraction owing to its elegant beauty. The Grand Mosque is large in size with plenty of elaborate prayer halls and beautiful patios. The building structure, the architecture and the décor all reflect Muslim Art.
Features of the La Grande Mosquée de Paris (Paris Grand Mosque), Paris:
- The main courtyard is a beautiful one and the visitors have to walk through a picturesque garden to enter the main building. The paved whit marble terrace, the fountains and the beautiful flowers all around complements the peaceful ambience of the place. Inside there is a large room that is used for religious conferences and also for the conduction of Arabic courses. The door of the main patio is a splendid example of Moroccan art. The patio will take you to the main room for prayers. - The prayer room is also of exquisite beauty. There are multicolored stained glasses in the room that are embedded in the octagonal cupola in the room. Woolen carpets cover the entire floor of the prayer room and the Shah of Iran offered these marvelous carpets to the La Grande Mosquée de Paris. - The minaret of the La Grande Mosquée de Paris is also a thing of great beauty and significance. It is from the top of this minaret that the Muezzin calls out his prayers five times a day. The minaret is made of stone and there are beautiful carvings on the surface. There is a staircase inside the minaret that takes you right to the top. - There is also a hammam in the mosque complex where the ritual ablutions take place. Also there is a food stall that serves traditional meals along refreshing drinks like coffee and tea. A gift shop is also there selling leather products that reflect North African style and there is also a collection of carpets.
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