# Mosque of Lima > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mosque_of_Lima > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mosque_of_Lima.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_of_Lima > Source revision: 1316076450 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Mosque in Lima, Peru Mosque of Lima Mezquita de Lima Religion Affiliation Islam Ecclesiastical or organizational status Mosque Ownership Islamic Association of Peru Status Active Location Location Magdalena del Mar, Lima Country Peru Location of the mosque in Lima Interactive map of Mosque of Lima Coordinates 12°05′38″S 77°04′20″W / 12.0938°S 77.0721°W / -12.0938; -77.0721 Architecture Founder Miguel Abdalá Hamideh Established 1986 Minaret 1 The **Mosque of Lima** ([Spanish](/source/Spanish_language): *Mezquita de Lima*), also known as the **Mosque of Magdalena del Mar**, is a [mosque](/source/Mosque) in [Lima](/source/Lima), [Peru](/source/Peru).[1][2] It was erected in the areas of a mansion in 1986 by the [Palestinian community](/source/Arab_Peruvians) in the city's [Magdalena del Mar](/source/Magdalena_del_Mar) district.[3] The mosque is open to the general public.[2] ## History In 1986 Miguel Abdalá Hamideh, a [Palestinian](/source/State_of_Palestine) businessman, donated his home to the [Muslim community in Peru](/source/Islam_in_Peru) that saw its image affected by the actions of the [Arab-Israeli conflict](/source/Arab-Israeli_conflict), at the same time also to provide an opening for Palestinian refugees arriving in Lima.[2] The [Islamic Association of Peru](/source/Muslim_World_League), which took leadership of the mosque, announced between the decades of 2000 and 2010 that it planned to build a much larger mosque in the same district of [Magdalena del Mar](/source/Magdalena_del_Mar), since the number of faithful already reached two thousand, between immigrants (refugees and tourists from the [Islamic world](/source/Islamic_world))[1] and Peruvian converts, most of them from the [Sunni](/source/Sunni) branch.[3] The mosque is often used as a protest point by Muslims who reject any act of [jihadism](/source/Jihadism) or [Islamophobia](/source/Islamophobia).[1][2] On May 14, 2019, the mosque was the scene of the Interreligious Council between several religious congregations that coexist in Peru.[4] ## Overview The mosque is located at the intersection of Tacna and Alfonso Ugarte streets, a few kilometers from the [Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary](/source/Church_of_the_Immaculate_Heart_of_Mary_(Lima)).[1] Its façade is not exactly similar to that of an Asian mosque, so many do not use the term "[masjid](/source/Masjid)" to define the temple.[3] Its interior has separate [musallas](/source/Musalla) for women and men, filled with carpets for prayer towards [Mecca](/source/Mecca), Saudi Arabia.[1] It is the main place of the Muslim community in Peru, it is the celebration point for [Ramadan](/source/Ramadan) and it is the main headquarters of the Islamic Association of Peru.[5] ## See also - [Peru portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Peru) - [Islam portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Islam) - [Islam in Peru](/source/Islam_in_Peru) - [List of mosques in the Americas](/source/List_of_mosques_in_the_Americas) - [Arab Peruvians](/source/Arab_Peruvians) ## References 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Peru21_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Peru21_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Peru21_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Peru21_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-Peru21_1-4) ["La diversidad musulmana en el distrito de Magdalena"](https://peru21.pe/lima/diversidad-musulmana-distrito-magdalena-164723-noticia/). *[Perú 21](/source/Per%C3%BA_21)* (in Spanish). January 31, 2015. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Correo_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Correo_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Correo_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-Correo_2-3) ["Extrema paz: una visita a la mezquita de Magdalena"](https://diariocorreo.pe/peru/extrema-paz-una-visita-a-la-mezquita-de-magdalena-fotos-559935/). *[Diario Correo](/source/Correo_(newspaper))* (in Spanish). January 24, 2015. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Cavero_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Cavero_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-Cavero_3-2) Cavero, César (March 8, 2018). ["El pequeño rincón de Alá en Lima"](http://somosperiodismo.com/pequeno-rincon-ala-lima/). *Somos Periodismo* (in Spanish). 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Consejo Interreligioso visita Mezquita de la Asociación Islámica del Perú"](https://www.noticiasmormonas.org.pe/articulo/consejo-interreligioso-visita-mezquita-de-la-asociaci%C3%B3n-isl%C3%A1mica-del-per%C3%BA). *Noticias Mormonas* (in Spanish). May 19, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Ramadán: mes sagrado musulmán también se celebra en Perú"](https://panamericana.pe/buenosdiasperu/locales/265889-ramadan-mes-sagrado-musulman-celebra-peru). *[Panamericana](/source/Panamericana_Televisi%C3%B3n)* (in Spanish). May 21, 2019. ## External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to [Mosque of Lima](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Mosque_of_Lima). v t e Lima landmarks Pre-Columbian buildings Huaca Huallamarca Huaca Pucllana Huaca Santa Catalina Pachacamac Puruchuco Colonial buildings Balconies of Lima Basilica and Convent of Nuestra Señora de la Merced Monument Plazoleta Basilica and Convent of San Francisco Catacombs Basilica and Convent of San Pedro Basilica of Santo Domingo Plazuela Casa de Aliaga Casa de Divorciadas Casa de Osambela Casa de Pilatos Casa del Oidor Casa Goyeneche Casa Hacienda Punchauca Casa Matusita Casa O'Higgins Casa Riva-Agüero Casona of the National University of San Marcos Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of Art Theatre Basilica Cathedral of Lima Sanctuary Cementerio Presbítero Matías Maestro Cripta de los Héroes Church of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Church of Saint Catherine of Siena Church of Saint Lazarus Church of the Good Death Church of the Holy Christ of Wonders Church of the Orphans Church of Our Lady of Copacabana Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church of Our Lady of Patronage Church of Saint Anne Church of Saint Augustine Church of Saint Liberata Church of Saint Mary Magdalene Convent of Our Lady of the Angels Cuartel Barbones Fort of Santa Catalina Iglesia de la Recoleta Mogrovejo Hospital Monastery of Saint Rose of Lima National Mint of Peru Palacio de la Magdalena Palacio de Torre Tagle Panteón de los Próceres Plaza de toros de Acho Real Felipe Fortress Royal College of the University of San Marcos Royal Hospital of Saint Andrew Sanctuary and Monastery of Las Nazarenas Sanctuary of Saint Rose of Lima Seminario de Lima St. Clare's Monastery Mill St. Sebastian's Church Trinitarian Church Walls of Lima Other touristic buildings Archbishop's Palace Association of Amateur Artists Atlas Building Bar Cordano Basílica María Auxiliadora BBVA Building Begonias Tower Casa Arenas Loayza Casa de Correos y Telégrafos Casa de las Trece Monedas Casa del Pueblo Casa Fernandini, Lima Casa Fernandini, Santa María del Mar Casa Roosevelt Casa Rusa Casa Sal y Rosas Casa Suárez Chinatown Arch Chocavento Tower Church of Our Lady of the Forsaken Club de la Unión Club Nacional Country Club Lima Hotel Cristo del Pacífico Delfines Hotel & Convention Center Desamparados station Diez de Octubre School Eduardo Dibos Colosseum El Ángel Cemetery Gamarra Government Palace Obelisk Gran Hotel Bolívar Gran Hotel Maury Guadalupe College Hermitage of Barranco Hospital Civil de la Misericordia Hotel Crillón Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Monument Institute of Hygiene Interbank Building Javier Alzamora Valdez Building JW Marriott Hotel Lima La Atarjea La Colmena Building La Rosa Náutica Larcomar Teatro La Plaza Library of Congress Lima Civic Center Legislative Palace Lima Convention Center Lima Stock Exchange Building Luis Gálvez Chipoco Stadium Mesa Redonda Monumental Stadium Morro Solar War Monument Mosque of Lima National Geographic Institute National Library of Peru National Maternal Perinatal Institute National Stadium of Peru Palacio de la Exposición Palacio de Miraflores Palacio Municipal Palace of Justice Pan-American Athletes' Village Petroperú Building Public Ministry of Peru Quinta Heeren Quinta Leuro Quinta Presa Rospigliosi Castle Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus Church Sheraton Lima Historic Center Sinagoga 1870 Sinagoga Sharón The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center Torre Banco de la Nación Museums and theatres Aeronautical Museum Bodega y Quadra Museum Canout Theatre Casa Grau Naval Museum Combatants of the Morro de Arica Museum DIRCOTE Museum Gold Museum of Peru and Arms of the World Gran Teatro Nacional José Carlos Mariátegui Museum Larco Museum Lima Art Museum Metropolitan Museum Morro Solar Planetarium Municipal Theatre Museum Museum of Congress and the Inquisition Museum of Contemporary Art Museum of the Brain Museum of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru Museum of Elections and Democracy Museum of Italian Art Museum of Natural History National Afro-Peruvian Museum National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and History National Museum National Museum of Peruvian Culture Naval Museum Pinacotheca of Lima Teatro Colón Teatro Municipal Teatro Peruano Japonés Teatro Segura Squares and promenades Cinco esquinas Jirón de la Unión Pasaje Olaya Monument Pasaje Santa Rosa Pizarro statue Stone of Taulichusco Paseo de los Héroes Navales Las llamas La yunta Paseo Colón Columbus Statue Pizza Blvd. Plaza de la Bandera Plaza Bolívar Plaza Bolognesi Plaza de la Democracia Plaza Dos de Mayo Plaza Francia Statue of Liberty Plaza Grau Monument Plaza Italia Plaza José Faustino Sánchez Carrión Plaza Manco Cápac Monument Plaza Mayor Fountain Plaza Perú Plaza Ramón Castilla Monument Plaza San Martín Lamp of the Three Graces Plazuela de las Artes Plazuela del Teatro Monument Parks and zoos Alameda Chabuca Granda Alameda de los Descalzos Museum Bridge of Sighs Campo de Marte Monument Costa Verde Pan-American Complex El Olivar Friendship Park Cultural Centre Museum Heroes of Independence Park Huachipa Zoo Lima Golf Club Malecón de Miraflores Love Park Villena Bridge Medicinal Botanical Garden Kennedy Park Lachay National Reserve Pantanos de Villa Wildlife Refuge Parque de la Exposición Fountain Parque de La Muralla Parque de la Reserva Parque de las Leyendas Paseo de Aguas Plazuela Chabuca Granda Monument Reducto № 2 Museum Reducto № 5 University Park Clock Education Antonio Ruiz de Montoya University Cayetano Heredia University Federico Villarreal National University National Superior Autonomous School of Fine Arts Cultural Centre National University of Engineering National University of San Marcos Officers' School of the National Police of Peru Peruvian University of Applied Sciences Pontifical Catholic University of Peru Raúl Porras Barrenechea Institute Ricardo Palma University Technological University of Peru University of Engineering and Technology Campus University of Lima Health Archbishop Loayza National Hospital Central Military Hospital Dos de Mayo National Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati Martins National Hospital National Institute of Child Health National Institute of Neoplastic Diseases San Bartolomé National Hospital Víctor Larco Herrera Hospital Nearby areas with beaches Ancón Callao Base Port Chancay Port Chorrillos La Herradura Miraflores La Pampilla Pucusana Former Banco Comercial Barranco Lake Barranco Zoo Cabildo of Lima Casa Alcántara Casa Marcionelli Casa Oechsle Casa Tenaud Church of Our Lady of the Forsaken Church of Saint Mary of Charity Cine Tauro El Sexto Prison Gate of Lima Giacoletti Building Great Clock of Lima Hipódromo de San Felipe Hipódromo de Santa Beatriz Lima Penitentiary Limatambo Airport Limatambo Building Marsano Palace Moorish Arch Museo de la Nación National Stadium San Jorge Prison San Martín barracks Venetian Palace Saint Paul's College Viceregal Palace v t e Mosques in South America Argentina Al Ahmad At-Tauhid King Fahd Islamic Cultural Center many others without articles, see: List Bolivia La Paz As-Salam Brazil Brasil Chui Omar Ibn Al-Khatab many others without articles, see: List Chile As-Salam Mohammed VI Colombia Abou Bakr Al-Siddiq Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Othman Ben Affan Ecuador Khalid bin Walid Paraguay Alkhaulafa Al-Rashdeen Peru Bab al-Islam Lima Suriname Keizerstraat Wanica Uruguay Egyptian Center of Islamic Culture Venezuela Punto Fijo Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim many others without articles, see: List Islam in Argentina List Islam in Brazil List Islam in Chile Islam in Colombia Islam in Peru Islam in Suriname Islam in Venezuela List Mosques by country --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Mosque of Lima](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_of_Lima) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque_of_Lima?action=history)). 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