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Colombia's largest mosque: Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque
The Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque, located in Maicao, in the La Guajira region of northeastern Colombia, holds the distinction of being Colombia's largest mosque and one of the largest in Latin America.
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- Published Date: 01:14 | 11 June 2025
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Built in 1997, the mosque serves as a religious, cultural, and educational center for the region's Muslim community, which is largely made up of Arab immigrants—particularly those from Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine—who settled in the area during the 20th century.
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This mosque remains the largest in Colombia and is considered one of the most impressive mosques in Latin America.
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