Río Piedras Mosque, Islamic center in Río Piedras, San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Río Piedras Mosque is an Islamic prayer center in San Juan featuring separate prayer spaces for men and women. The building can accommodate around 240 worshippers and includes facilities for daily prayers and religious gatherings.
The mosque was established in 1981 and became Puerto Rico's first dedicated Islamic prayer building. It emerged to meet the needs of the growing Muslim community on the island.
The mosque serves as a gathering place for the Muslim community in San Juan, where people come together for daily prayers and religious learning. It brings together individuals from different backgrounds who practice their faith and connect with one another here.
The mosque is located on Calle Padre Colón and remains accessible 24 hours a day. It is easily reached by multiple public transportation routes, making it convenient to visit from anywhere in San Juan.
The building sits close to the University of Puerto Rico campus and serves as an important space for students and faculty members to practice their faith. This proximity makes it a notable gathering point for the academic community.
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