The huge joy of Muslims after the opening of the Grand Mosque of Toulouse

The Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Mosque, located in the Mirayel neighborhood, opened its doors to worshipers last Monday. With a capacity of 4,500 worshippers, it is the largest mosque in Toulouse, ahead of the Imbalot Mosque known as the Chateau (Peace). During the opening prayer in the early afternoon, the mosque was packed. In all, more than 6,500 people were welcomed. This number prompted the imams of this place of worship to organize prayers twice.

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It took seven years of work and an investment of 4 million euros, collected with the help of believers, to build the religious building. The infrastructure covers an area of ​​3,700 square meters, and is distributed over three levels. It consists of three prayer rooms, one for women, 11 classrooms, offices, ablution rooms and a gymnasium. “The project arouses unprecedented enthusiasm,” welcomes Faysal Bennafla, Secretary-General of the Association of Islamic Worship and Culture in France (ACCIF), forToulouse news.

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“After decades of hard work hoping for a better future for the Muslims of Toulouse and its environs, it is time for a break. God, the Merciful, the Merciful, has allowed us to see our dear Mirael Toulouse mosque erected, beautiful and proud. He is the one who inspired us, then facilitated this project and then transformed a dream, a simple idea of ​​some Student brothers, from nearly 40 years ago, into a reality today.”

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“For all the sisters and brothers who have contributed, directly or indirectly, to the future of this beautiful institution, to all those who are thinking today of building the Place Edouard Boullier, curious and full of hope to enter it, here comes the realization of the project of a lifetime.”