Omar bin Al-Khattab Mosque explained

Omar bin Al-Khattab Mosque
Map Type:Curaçao
Map Size:225px
Map Relief:yes
Coordinates:12.1155°N -68.9491°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Otrobanda, Willemstad, Curaçao
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Architecture Type:mosque
Groundbreaking:1963
Year Completed:1 May 1966
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Capacity:200 worshippers
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The Omar bin Al-Khattab Mosque or Curaçao Islamic Center is a mosque in Willemstad, Curaçao.

History

In 1963, construction started to transform the former estate of Plantersrust into a mosque.[1] It was built without government support, but with donations from Muslims in Saudi Arabia, Libya and Trinidad and Tobago. Many of the Muslims in Curaçao are of Lebanese descent.[2] In 1965, construction finished,[3] and the mosque was officially opened on 1 May 1966 by governor Cola Debrot.[4]

Architecture

The mosque has a capacity of 200 worshippers.[5] The minaret is tall.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Op Plantersrust komt een Moh.moskee . Amigoe di Curacao . 9 November 1964. nl. 16 February 2022.
  2. News: Een Curaçaose moslim over Ramadan . Amigoe . 27 February 1993 . nl . 16 February 2022.
  3. News: 15 June 2018. Invitation To Celebrate The End Of The Ramadan. Curaçao Chronicle. 6 September 2021.
  4. News: Gouverneur opende moskee . Amigoe di Curacao . 3 May 1966 . nl . 16 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Csillag. Ron. 8 June 2004. NEWS FEATURE: A Spiritual Traveler’s Guide to Pluralistic Curacao. Religion News Service. 16 November 2021.