The Mezquita del Este (; ), is a mosque and Islamic cultural center located in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. It serves as both a house of worship and a cultural hub for the Muslim community in the Triple Frontier region.
History Construction of the mosque began in April 2011, led by engineer Héctor Duré, funded entirely by the local Arab-Islamic community, of approximately 7,000 members in Ciudad del Este and about 20,000 across the Triple Frontier.
After roughly four years of construction, the mosque was inaugurated on 3 November 2015 by Paraguay’s president Horacio Cartes, with attendance by Arab diplomats.
Architecture The mosque showcases traditional Islamic architectural features-including a prominent dome constructed from reinforced concrete—and two towering minarets, one with an elevator, the other with a staircase, connecting all four levels.
The subsurface level serves as a car park for up to 45 vehicles. The interior uses materials imported from Saudi Arabia and China, contrasting with locally sourced structural work and Paraguayan craftsmanship.
It includes gender-specific prayer areas: a main hall for men (450–500 worshippers) and a mezzanine for women (approx. 150 worshippers).
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See also
Islam in Paraguay List of mosques in Paraguay
References
External links
Visit Paraguay – La Mezquita del Este