| 词条 | Islam in Argentina |
| 释义 |
Early Muslim immigrationThere are some indications that the Muslim presence within present day Argentinian territory dates back to the time of the Spanish exploration and conquest. The first mentioned Muslim settlers were the 15th century's Moorish-Morisco (Muslims of the Iberian peninsula of North African, Middle-Eastern and Spanish descent) who explored the Americas with Spanish explorers, many of them settling in Argentina who were fleeing from persecution in Spain such as the Spanish Inquisition.[4] However, in the 19th century Argentina saw the first real wave of Arabs to settle within its territory, mostly from Syria and Lebanon. It is estimated that today there are about 3.5 million Argentinians of Arab descent, most of whom are Christian.[5] Islamic institutions in ArgentinaThe first two mosques in the country were built in Buenos Aires in the 80s: At-Tauhid Mosque was opened in 1983 by the shia community of Buenos Aires and with the support of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Argentina, while Al Ahmad Mosque was opened in 1985 for the sunni Muslims and is the first building with Islamic architecture in the country. There are also several mosques in other cities and regions throughout the country, including two in Córdoba, two in Mar del Plata and the southernmost Sufi mosque in the world, in El Bolsón. The King Fahd Islamic Cultural Centre, the largest mosque in Argentina, was completed in 1996 with the help of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the then King of Saudi Arabia, Fahd, on a piece of land measuring 20,000 m². 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 Islamic Organization of Latin America (IOLA), headquartered in Argentina, is considered the most active organization in Latin America in promoting Islamic affiliated endeavors. The IOLA holds events to promote the unification of Muslims living in Latin America, as well as the propagation of Islam. See also
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References1. ^{{cite web|title=International Religious Freedom Report 2010|url=https://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/irf/2010/148731.htm|publisher=United States Department of State|accessdate=8 December 2015}} {{Islam in the Americas}}{{Lebanese diaspora}}{{Syrian diaspora}}{{Arab diaspora}}2. ^{{cite web|title=Table: Muslim Population by Country|url=http://www.pewforum.org/2011/01/27/table-muslim-population-by-country/|publisher=Pewforum.org|accessdate=8 December 2015}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.thearda.com/internationalData/countries/Country_11_2.asp|title=Religious Adherents, 2010 (World Christian Database)|author=|publisher=the ARDA|year=2010 |accessdate=16 February 2014}} 4. ^Muslims in American History: A Forgotten Legacy by Jerald Dirks. 5. ^September 2001 Executive Summary, Racial Discrimination: The Record of Argentina, Human Rights Documentation Center External links
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