Al-Faruq Mosque (Puerto Rico) Explained

Al-Faruq Mosque
Native Name:Mezquita de Al-Faruq
Native Name Lang:es
Map Type:Puerto Rico
Map Size:220px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:18.434°N -66.3439°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
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Functional Status:active
Architecture Type:mosque
Established:1992
Date Destroyed:-->
Capacity:1,320 worshipers
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The Al-Faruq Mosque (Spanish; Castilian: Mezquita de Al-Faruq) is a mosque in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. It is the largest mosque in the island.

History

The mosque was built in 1992 and opened as the second mosque in the island.[1]

Architecture

The mosque is the largest one in Puerto Rico. It has a capacity of 1,200 male worshipers and 120 female worshipers.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Kettani. Houssain. 28 December 2012. Muslims in Puerto Rico. Arab News. 27 July 2022.