Masjid al-Falah, Belize City
| Masjid al-Falah | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Ownership | Islamic Mission of Belize |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Central American Boulevard, Belize City |
| Country | Belize |
Location of the mosque in Belize | |
Interactive map of Masjid al-Falah | |
| Coordinates | 17°29′21″N 88°12′02″W / 17.48911°N 88.20047°W |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 2008 |
| Site area | 0.828 ha (2.047 acres) |
Masjid al-Falah is the largest and most prominent mosque in Belize, located on Central American Boulevard in Belize City. It serves as the religious headquarters of the Islamic Mission of Belize (IMB), which oversees its operations.[1]
Overview
The idea to construct a mosque emerged shortly after the Islamic Mission of Belize (IMB) was established in 1978. In 1986, the Belizean government granted 0.828 hectares (2.047 acres) to the IMB for the mosque's construction.[2][3][4] Construction was funded through donations from local and international Muslim communities.
After years of planning and phased development, the mosque was officially inaugurated on 16 May 2008.[1] It is also serves as a school for religious studies.
Masjid al-Falah is considered the central hub for Belize’s Muslim community, estimated at approximately 600 individuals, comprising Afro-Belizeans and immigrant Muslims.[5]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Muslim community officially opens Belize City mosque". Channel 5 Belize. May 16, 2008. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ "Encountering Islam in Belize: A Travelogue (II)". Daily Trust. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
- ^ Nunez, Abdulmajeed (2010). History of the Muslims in Belize. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-4520-1852-2.
- ^ Tottoli, Roberto (February 21, 2022). Routledge Handbook of Islam in the West. Routledge. p. 177. ISBN 978-0-429-55638-8.
- ^ "Census report" (PDF). www.sib.org.bz. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 27, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2020.