Islam in Uruguay

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Uruguay is a Christian majority country, with Islam being a minority religion. Due to the secular nature of Uruguay's constitution, Muslims are free to proselytize and build places of worship in the country.

The statistics for Islam in Uruguay estimate a total Muslim population of 1,000, representing 0.02 percent of the population.

A significant Muslim population lives in Chuy, near the Brazilian border, as well as Rivera, Artigas and Montevideo.

Islamic Centers

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There are three Islamic centers in Montevideo:

1) Musallah Al Haazimi

2) Egyptian Cultural Islamic Center[1]

3) Islamic Center Uruguay[2]

See also

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References

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