Egyptian Center of Islamic Culture, Montevideo
| Egyptian Center of Islamic Culture | |
|---|---|
Centro Egipcio de la Cultura Islámica | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Montevideo |
| Country | Uruguay |
Location of the mosque in Uruguay | |
Interactive map of Egyptian Center of Islamic Culture | |
| Administration | Egyptian Embassy in Montevideo |
| Coordinates | 34°54′27″S 56°09′25″W / 34.907622884250614°S 56.1569265333657°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque (adapted building) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Interior area | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Website | |
| centroislamicouruguay | |
The Egyptian Center of Islamic Culture (Spanish: Centro Egipcio de la Cultura Islámica), also known as the Mosque of Montevideo, is a mosque and cultural center located at Baltasar Vargas 1178 in Montevideo, Uruguay.[1][2]
The mosque has been in operation since 1982, housed in a former cemetery plot adapted into a religious and cultural institution. The building covers an area of approximately 170 square metres (1,800 sq ft).[1]
As of 2022, the center is overseen by Sheik Samir Selim and operates under the auspices of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Uruguay.[3] It hosts daily prayers, weekly Jummah services, Arabic language instruction across multiple levels, Qur’an teaching sessions, and cultural lectures. The center is also available for visits and educational outreach.[4]
The center plays a central role in Uruguay’s Muslim life, welcoming both Muslims and non-Muslims. It offers an inclusive environment where conversions to Islam occur—on average, one individual per two weeks embraces the faith at this location.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Mosque of Montevideo". Mosqpedia. Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Centro Egipcio de la Cultura Islámica". Mapeo de la Sociedad Civil (in Spanish). Uruguay. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Interview to Amed Awad Abdallah, religious principal of the Egyptian Center for Islamic Culture" (in Spanish). CX 14 El Espectador. Archived from the original on October 4, 2008.
- ^ "El Centro Cultural Islámico Egipcio en Uruguay: encuentro con el Sheik Samir Selim". Estudios Árabes e Islámicos (in Spanish). Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Los musulmanes de Uruguay". Rahyafteha (in Spanish). December 8, 2023. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
External links
- Martín Silva Rey (March 11, 2017). Islam in Uruguay. Retrieved September 9, 2025 – via YouTube.