If you like to explore the cultural side of Buenos Aires, you must visit the King Fahd Mosque in Palermo. It is the largest Islamic temple in Latin America and every month it opens its doors to the public for free guided tours so you can get to know the richness of the Islamic world.
The Palermo Mosque was inaugurated in 2000 with funding from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and since then it has become a meeting point for the Islamic community. Besides being a temple for the Arab community, it is a school and has a very striking architecture, which is visible if you have the opportunity to pass by. It is very close to Plaza Italia and blocks away from Palermo and its bar area.
Discover the largest mosque in Latin America with these guided tours.
The Palermo Mosque in Buenos Aires offers guided tours so you can visit its facilities and discover Islam and the most special corners of the temple. The guided tours take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 12 noon, with an approximate duration of 40 minutes. No prior registration is required, but it is recommended to arrive in advance, especially on Saturdays.
As this is a religious temple, it is important that you wear modest clothing, without necklines or garments above the knees. Women should cover their heads and if you do not have the means to do so, they can lend you a veil.
To enter the temple and participate in the guided tour you must present your ID card. You will be able to take pictures in specific areas and to enter the oratory, it is necessary to take off your shoes. In addition, if it rains, the guided tours are suspended.
The architecture of the Mosque is spectacular, but you will also be able to discover its library, its conference rooms and its theater. Its architecture has the signature of the Saudi architect Zuhair Faiz. To give you an idea of its magnitude, the prayer hall has 2 ,000 m² and a carpet brought exclusively from Saudi Arabia along with a 230-light chandelier.
How to get to the King Fahd Mosque
The King Fahd Mosque is located on Int. Bullrich Av. between Cerviño and Libertador Av. You can get there by public transportation without any problems. The bus lines that take you to the temple are: lines 10, 15, 34, 55, 60, 60, 64, 68, 130, 152, 160, 161, 166. You can also take the Subway line D (you get off at Palermo station) and the Mitre and San Martin trains.
If you want to participate in the guided tours to the Mosque of Buenos Aires and get more information, you can contact by phone at 4899-1144, email info@cciar.com or check their IG: @cciar_islam
📍120 Bullrich Ave.