Egyptian Center of Islamic Culture
| Mosque of Montevideo | |
|---|---|
Centro Egipcio de la Cultura Islámica | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Branch/tradition | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Montevideo, Uruguay |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque (adapted building) |
| Date established | 1982 |
| Website | |
| https://centroislamicouruguay.com.uy/ | |
Egyptian Center of Islamic Culture (Spanish:Centro Egipcio de la Cultura Islámica) is an Islamic prayer and cultural center located at Baltasar Vargas 1178 in Montevideo, Uruguay.[1][2]
The mosque has been in operation since 1982, housed in a former cemetery plot adapted into a religious and cultural institution. The building covers an area of approximately 170 m².[1]
As of 2022, the center is overseen by Sheik Samir Selim and operates under the auspices of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Uruguay. It hosts daily prayers, weekly Jummah services, Arabic language instruction across multiple levels, Qur’an teaching sessions, and cultural lectures. The center is also available for visits and educational outreach.[3]
The center plays a central role in Uruguay’s Muslim life, welcoming both Muslims and non-Muslims. It offers an inclusive environment where conversions to Islam occur—on average, one individual per two weeks embraces the faith at this location.[4]
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References
- ^ a b "Mosque of Montevideo". Mosqpedia. Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Centro Egipcio de la Cultura Islámica". Mapeo de la Sociedad Civil. Uruguay. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "El Centro Cultural Islámico Egipcio en Uruguay: encuentro con el Sheik Samir Selim". Estudios Árabes e Islámicos. Retrieved 17 August 2025.
- ^ "Los musulmanes de Uruguay". Rahyafteha. 8 December 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2025.