Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim

Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim
Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim

Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim

Basic information
Location Caracas,  Venezuela
Geographic coordinates 10°30′6″N 66°53′43″W / 10.50167°N 66.89528°W / 10.50167; -66.89528Coordinates: 10°30′6″N 66°53′43″W / 10.50167°N 66.89528°W / 10.50167; -66.89528
Affiliation Islam
Architectural description
Architect(s) Zuhe Fayez
Architectural type Mosque
Completed 1993
Specifications
Capacity 3.500
Minaret(s) 1
Minaret height 113 m.
Minaret of the Mosque

The Mosque Ibrahim Ibin Abdul Aziz Al-Ibrahim or Caracas Mosque is a mosque in the El Recreo district of Caracas. It is the largest mosque in Latin America. The construction of the mosque began in 1989 by Sheikh Ibrahim Bin Abdulaziz. The building was designed by architect Zuhe Fayez. The mosque occupies an area of 5000 m²; its minaret is 113 metres high (the highest in Latin America). The dome is 23 metres high. Construction of the mosque was completed in 1993. The mosque can hold around 3500 worshipers.

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