Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab
Maicao, Colombia
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The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
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The Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab, located in Maicao, La Guajira, Colombia, is the third largest mosque in Latin America. Completed in 1997, this Islamic architectural structure rises 31 meters and stands as the only mosque in the region, earning it the local designation "La Mezquita." Together with the nearby Dar Alarkan School, it serves as a primary center for Islamic faith and cultural practice in the area.
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- Built
- Type
- mosque
- Height
- 31 m
- Place
- Maicao, Colombia
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