Islam in Uruguay
The statistics for Islam in Uruguay estimate a total Muslim population of 900 to 1000, 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.
There are three Islamic centers, in Montevideo:
1) Al-Musallah - 5 times daily prayers, weekly Jumuah prayer, Madrasah, etc. Ladies facilities provided. Situated in Central Montevideo, Julio Herrera y Obes 1187 esq. Canelones. Halaal meat can also be facilitated. Contact 093361341 / 094011266. Languages spoken - English/Arabic/Spanish/Urdu
2) Egyptian Cultural Islamic Center.
3) Islamic Center Uruguay, situated at Ejido and Soriano. This centre is more than 10 years old and its director is Alí Jalil Ahmad, a Syrian businessman who works as a real estate agent. According to him, about 30 people attend to the centre weekly, both immigrants and locals.[1]
There are no mosques in Uruguay.[1]