Al-Faruq Mosque (Puerto Rico)
| Al-Faruq Mosque | |
|---|---|
Mezquita de Al-Faruq | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Vega Alta |
| Country | Puerto Rico |
Location of the mosque in Puerto Rico | |
Interactive map of Al-Faruq Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 18°26′02.5″N 66°20′38.0″W / 18.434028°N 66.343889°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1992 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,320 worshipers |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 1 |
The Al-Faruq Mosque (Spanish: Mezquita de Al-Faruq) is a mosque in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. It is the largest mosque on the island.
Overview y
The mosque was built in 1992 and opened as the second mosque on the island.[1]
With a capacity of 1,200 male worshipers and 120 female worshipers, it is the largest mosque in Puerto Rico.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Kettani, Houssain (28 December 2012). "Muslims in Puerto Rico". Arab News. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
External links
- Media related to Al-Faruq Mosque at Wikimedia Commons
- Al-Faruq Mosque on Facebook