La Paz As-Salam Mosque
| As-Salam Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد السلام | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Ownership | Islamic Association Community Yebel An Nur |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Guachalla 725, La Paz |
| Country | Bolivia |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 2006 |
As-Salam Mosque (Arabic: مسجد السلام, lit. 'Mosque of Peace'; Spanish: Mezquita As-Salam) is a Sunni mosque located in La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia.
Overview
The mosque was established in 2006 by local Muslim converts and immigrants from the Middle East and South Asia.[1][2][3][4]
The mosque's recognition by Bolivian authorities signaled greater religious freedom and visibility for Muslims in the country.[5]
See also
References
- ^ Sasongko, Agung (July 26, 2017). "Yebel An Nur, masjid pertama yang diakui Bolivia". Khazanah Republika. Republika Online. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
- ^ The World Almanac of Islamism 2019. American Foreign Policy Council: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC. April 30, 2019. pp. 87–8. ISBN 978-1-5381-3054-4.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link) - ^ "Bolivian Express | Bolivian Express". bolivianexpress.org (in Spanish). Archived from the original on October 2, 2025. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ "As-Salam Mosque, La Paz". Mosqpedia. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
- ^ Galván, Javier A. (April 6, 2011). Culture and Customs of Bolivia. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. pp. 33–36. ISBN 978-0-313-38364-9.
External links
- "Bolivian Express | Bolivian Express". bolivianexpress.org. Retrieved October 2, 2025.