List of mosques in Argentina explained

This is a list of mosques in Argentina. It lists mosques (Arabic: Masjid, Spanish: Mezquita) and Islamic centres in Argentina, South America. It lists some but by no means all of the mosques in Argentina.

There are more than 10 established mosques in Argentina. The number of are increasing with the growth of Islam in Argentina and increasing number of Muslim tourists visiting the country. However finding a mosque or Muslim prayer facilities outside major cities is difficult.

List of mosques in Argentina

NameImagesCityProvinceYear OpenedDenominationFacilities & ServicesNotesRef.
King Fahd Islamic Cultural Center (Centro Cultural Islam King Fahd)Buenos Aires2000SunniDaily prayers, Friday prayers, Female prayer section, Tours for tourist, Islamic Library, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary & Secondary School, Student dormitory for 50.[1] Largest mosque in Latin America. Capacity: Men's section 1200, Female section 400. Open for tourist.[2] [3]
Al Ahmad Mosque (Mezquita Al Ahmad)Buenos Aires1985SunniDaily prayers, Friday prayersPart of the Islamic Center of Argentina, CIRA (Centro Islámico de la República Argentina)[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Centro Cultural Islam King Fahd, Buenos Aires, Argentina . usislam.org . 22 September 2018.
  2. http://www.clarin.com/diario/2000/09/25/s-03801.htm Clarín (9/25/2000)
  3. http://www.intlistings.com/articles/2008/25-simply-amazing-mosques/ 25 Simply Amazing Mosques
  4. Web site: Centro Islámico de la República Argentina (CIRA) . islam.com.ar . El Centro Islámico de la República Argentina (CIRA) . 22 September 2018.