Et-Tawba Mosque

The Et-Tawba Mosque is one of the places of prayer in Lyon's 9th arrondissement, in the Vaise area. Its name, which means "repentance" in Arabic, refers to one of the surahs of the Quran and recalls the central place of turning back to God in Muslim spirituality.

A mosque of the 9th arrondissement

The Et-Tawba Mosque welcomes worshippers for the five daily prayers and Friday prayer. It plays an active role during the month of Ramadan, with the nightly Tarawih prayers and iftar gatherings, as well as during the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. It is part of a network of local mosques covering the north-western part of Lyon, where the Muslim community has been well established for several decades.

Lyon's 9th arrondissement

The 9th arrondissement stretches along the right bank of the Saône, from the Duchère plateau down to Vaise and Île Barbe. Vaise, a former working-class district deeply transformed over the past twenty years, now blends new housing, company headquarters and everyday neighbourhood life. La Duchère, on the heights, has undergone a large urban renewal project that has reshaped its identity. The arrondissement is dotted with Saône riverbanks popular for strolls and with notable sights such as the Fresque des Lyonnais mural, visible from the quays.

Getting there

The Et-Tawba Mosque is served by Metro Line D, whose Gare de Vaise terminus places the arrondissement less than ten minutes from Bellecour. Several bus lines complete the coverage toward La Duchère, Île Barbe and the rest of the city. From the Presqu'île or Part-Dieu, allow about twenty minutes by public transport. Street parking in the surrounding streets is possible but can be limited during busy hours.

Advice for visitors

Appropriate dress is expected, and shoes are removed before entering the prayer hall. Friday prayer and major holidays draw large crowds, so arriving a little before the stated time is preferable. A respectful and quiet manner is appreciated, especially during collective prayers.