Islam in Argentina

Due to secular nature of the Argentine constitution, Muslims are free to proselytize and build places of worship in the country.

[1][2] There are some indications that the Muslim presence within present day Argentine territory dates back to the time of the Spanish exploration and conquest.

The total land area granted by the Argentine government measures 34,000 m², and was offered by President Carlos Menem following his visit to Saudi Arabia in 1992.

The project cost around US$30 million, and includes a mosque, library, two schools, a park, is located in the middle-class district of Palermo, Buenos Aires.

The IOLA holds events to promote the unification of Muslims living in Latin America, as well as the propagation of Islam.