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Why French officials placed a Muslim war memorial in the intellectual heart of Paris in the 20th century

The Paris Grand Mosque, an iconic cultural landmark located in the heart of the city, is celebrating its centenary. Built as a war memorial to honor Muslim soldiers killed during World War I, it was the first permanent mosque in the French capital and remains its only mosque built with…

The Conversation · Aug 26

The Grand Mosque of Paris, 'part of the French Republic' for 100 years

Inaugurated 100 years ago this week, the Grand Mosque of Paris is France's longest-serving Islamic place of worship and a landmark for Muslims and non-Muslims alike. From its origins as a tribute to Muslim soldiers who fought in the French army to its present as a centre of moderate Islam,…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 19

Paris’ Grand Mosque celebrates its 100th anniversary and interfaith dialogue

The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating its centenary, honoring Muslim soldiers from French colonies who fought in World War I

The Independent UK · Jul 18

From war memorial to political fault line, the Paris Grand Mosque turns 100

The Grand Mosque of Paris marks its 100th anniversary this year, reviving debate over its political role and its place in French history. Built to honour Muslim soldiers who died in the First World War, the mosque has become a symbol of Islam in France, and a recurring source of…

Radio France Internationale · Mar 7

Ramadan 2026: Registration opens for I’tikaf at Makkah and Madinah mosques, here’s how to apply

Registration is now open for i'tikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, commencing on 20 Ramadan. Worshippers can apply electronically to observe this spiritual practice in a safe and organized environment during the final ten days of Ramadan.

The Times of India · Feb 21

The water of Hajj: A simple illustrated guide to Zamzam

The wellspring in Mecca is believed to have flowed for more than 4,000 years and still nourishes pilgrims to this day.

Al Jazeera · Jun 4, 2025

Eid al-Adha - Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrims perform Tawaf Al-Ifadah

The General Presidency of the Care of the Two Holy Mosques Affairs and other concerned authorities organised pilgrims' entry to the Grand Mosque. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 17, 2024

How Mecca is the lynchpin for Saudi Arabia's hospitality and tourism drive

Saudi Arabia is pumping billions of dollars into the holy city of Mecca to meet its ambitious economic targets, with high-end hotels, apartment blocks, retailers and restaurants planned for areas around the Grand Mosque

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2023

Standing where Prophet Muhammad gave his final sermon, 2 million Muslims perform Hajj

This is the largest pilgrimage since 2019, after which the Hajj was dramatically curbed due to coronavirus restrictions that limited the pilgrimage to just a few thousand people.

WEKU · Jun 27, 2023

What is it like living in Mecca? For residents, Islam's holiest sites are simply home

For residents, Islam's most sacred city Mecca is simply home

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023