Al-Faruq Mosque (Puerto Rico)
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| Al-Faruq Mosque | |
|---|---|
Mezquita de Al-Faruq | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Status | active |
| Location | |
| Location | Vega Alta, Puerto Rico |
  Shown within Puerto Rico | |
| Geographic coordinates | 18°26′02.5″N 66°20′38.0″W / 18.434028°N 66.343889°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Date established | 1992 |
| Capacity | 1,320 worshipers |
The Al-Faruq Mosque (Spanish: Mezquita de Al-Faruq) is a mosque in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. It is the largest mosque in the island.
History
The mosque was built in 1992 and opened as the second mosque in the island.[1]
Architecture
The mosque is the largest one in Puerto Rico. It has a capacity of 1,200 male worshipers and 120 female worshipers.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Kettani, Houssain (28 December 2012). "Muslims in Puerto Rico". Arab News. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
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