Al-Noor Mosque (Santo Domingo) Explained

Al-Noor Mosque
Native Name:Mezquita Al-Noor
Native Name Lang:es
Map Type:Dominican Republic
Map Size:225px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:18.4757°N -69.9038°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Santo Domingo, National District, Dominican Republic
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Architecture Type:mosque
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The Al-Noor Mosque (Spanish; Castilian: Mezquita Al-Noor) is a mosque in Santo Domingo, National District, Dominican Republic.

History

The mosque was originally a house building which was purchased by the Islamic Circle of Dominican Republic (Spanish; Castilian: Círculo Islámico de República Dominicana) for the amount of DOP 2.85 million. The building was then converted into the first mosque in the country.[1]

Architecture

The mosque building complex also features a pharmacy located behind the mosque building.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ISLAM and MUSLIMS IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Saglamn. 3 September 2021.