| Egyptian Center of Islamic Culture | |
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Centro Egipcio de la Cultura Islámica | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Montevideo |
| Country | Uruguay |
  Location of the mosque inUruguay | |
 Interactive map of Egyptian Center of Islamic Culture | |
| Administration | Egyptian Embassy in Montevideo |
| Coordinates | 34°54′27″S56°09′25″W / 34.907622884250614°S 56.1569265333657°W /-34.907622884250614; -56.1569265333657 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque (adapted building) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Interior area | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Website | |
| centroislamicouruguay | |
TheEgyptian Center of Islamic Culture (Spanish:Centro Egipcio de la Cultura Islámica), also known as theMosque of Montevideo, is amosque and cultural center located at Baltasar Vargas 1178 inMontevideo,Uruguay.[1][2]
The mosque has been in operation since 1982, housed in a formercemetery plot adapted into a religious and cultural institution. The building covers an area of approximately 170 square metres (1,800 sq ft).[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.[3] 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.[4]
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.[5]
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