The Mosquée de Tsingoni is a mosque located in Tsingoni, Mayotte, an overseas department and region of France. It is considered the earliest established mosque in France. While the exact date of its establishment is disputed, some sources date the construction to 1538, while researchers alternatively date it to around 1441.
In 1994, a new minaret was erected, and the building stands with a height of 3.5 meters. The mosque was listed as a French historical monument in 2016. Beginning in 2019, renovations commenced at an estimated cost of €2 million.
This mosque remains a significant site in Mayotte, where it serves as a place of worship for the Sunni denomination. The ongoing preservation efforts ensure that its history as a historical monument continues to be recognized.
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