Errahma Mosque

The Errahma Mosque is a mosque established in Villeurbanne. Its name, which means "mercy" in Arabic, reflects the spirit of welcome and solidarity at the heart of the local Muslim community's life.

A mosque engaged in community life

The Errahma Mosque welcomes worshippers for the five daily prayers and Friday prayer. Like many mosques in the Lyon metropolitan area, it plays a role that goes beyond worship alone: it is a place for meeting, mutual support and passing on traditions. The month of Ramadan and religious holidays (Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) especially shape the rhythm of the mosque's life. It can be reached by telephone and maintains an official website where practical information for worshippers is published.

Villeurbanne and its Muslim community

Villeurbanne is the second most populous commune of the Lyon metropolitan area, with more than 155,000 inhabitants. It borders Lyon directly and shares much of its urban fabric and infrastructure. The town is home to a large Muslim community, served by several mosques of varying sensibilities, of which the Othmane Mosque and the Errahma Mosque are among the most frequented.

Getting there

The Errahma Mosque is well served by public transport. Villeurbanne benefits from metro Line A and several tram lines (T1, T3, T4), which efficiently connect the commune to central Lyon and the main hubs of the metropolitan area. A dense bus network completes the coverage. Travel from Lyon is usually possible in less than half an hour. Street parking is available in the surrounding streets, though it can become saturated at peak hours.

Advice for visitors

As in any place of worship, appropriate dress is expected, and shoes must be removed before entering the prayer hall. Friday prayer and major religious holidays draw large crowds. On these occasions, arriving early and consulting the mosque's official website for exact prayer times is recommended.