Chui Mosque

The Chui Mosque (Portuguese: Mesquita Chui) is a mosque in Chuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Chui Mosque
Portuguese: Mesquita Chui
Religion
Affiliation	Islam
Ecclesiastical or organisational status	Mosque
Status	Active
Location
Location	364 Palestina Street, Chuí, Rio Grande do Sul
Country	Brazil
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Geographic coordinates	33°41′18.3″S 53°27′37.3″W
Architecture
Type	Mosque architecture
Groundbreaking	2007
Specifications
Capacity	150 worshippers
Interior area	520 m2 (5,600 sq ft)
Dome(s)	One
Dome height (outer)	19 m (62 ft)
Minaret(s)	One

History

The construction of the mosque started in 2007. However, half way it was halted due to economical crisis.^[1] As of February 2021^[update], it was reported that the mosque is open for services, despite the work on the mosque incomplete.^[2]

The mosque can accommodate up to 150 worshippers in its 520-square-metre (5,600 sq ft) main prayer hall. It is divided into two floors where the ground floor is for male patrons and the upper floor is for female. It consists of a minaret and a dome that has an outer height of 19 metres (62 ft).^[1]

See also

• Islam portal
• Brazil portal

• Islam in Brazil
• List of mosques in Brazil