Omar Mosque and Islamic Center of Costa Rica

The Omar Mosque and Islamic Center of Costa Rica () is a mosque in San José, Costa Rica.

Overview The construction of the mosque originated from a Palestinian migrant to the country. In early 1990s, he and other 14 people gathered at his house where they decided to build a mosque. They also traveled to Panama to ask to the local community there for financial support. The mosque was finally built and completed in 2002.

The mosque houses a library which features a collection of Islamic texts in Arabic and Spanish. It also holds classes on Islamic education to the local community.

See also

Lists of mosques in North America Islam in Costa Rica

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