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Portugal is located in the southern part of Europe. Most of the former Portuguese mosques were built and used as Muslim places for worship. With minaret towers built at the corner of the mosque, people pray five times a day. This culture is still preserved through some of the mosques in Portugal. Now there are many mosques available in Portugal and different parts where the local Muslim communities have come together to preserve the culture and traditions of Islam in Portugal with various facilities and events organised.
Top 10 Mosque In Portugal
Discover the top 10 mosques in Portugal, highlighting their architectural beauty and cultural significance in this diverse European nation.
1. Lisbon Central Mosque
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The Lisbon Central Mosque is the most famous mosque in Portugal that is built for the Islamic community. This mosque is also considered to be the third largest in Europe outside of Turkey. It is also known for its architecture with two domes and 4 minarets with a prayer hall, reception halls and an auditorium. It is also known for its amazing interior with beautiful writing about Islamic heritage. The architecture is a blend of Islamic elements and modern Portuguese influences. This is also a hub for cultural exchange.
Location: R. Mesquita 2, 1070-238 Lisboa, Portugal
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM (closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
2. Centro Culturale Islamico Do Porto
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Centro Cultural Islamico Do Porto is currently the largest mosque in Porto, Portugal. This centre has two floors, in which the first one is for men, where daily prayers and masses are held, whereas the lower floor has wash areas to purify before entering the prayer room. There is also a small room specially for women to pray. This mosque is very special, where prayers are said in mixed groups. It is a well-organised and clean mosque that is located in front of Heroismo metro station. There is also a car parking area outside this mosque.
Location: Rua do Heroísmo 223, 4300-253 Porto, Portugal
Timings: 6:30 AM – 8 PM
3. Hazrat Khadijah Jame Masjid
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Hazrat Khadijah Jame Mosque is located within the Lisbon metropolitan area. It is a place of worship of Islam, which is a Sunni mosque, but its serene atmosphere provides amenities for the visitors. There are also separate prayer spaces for women for them to engage privately and comfortably. There are also shower facilities along with wash areas in the mosque for those who need to clean themselves before prayer. This mosque is small but neatly and beautifully decorated.
Location: R. Palmira 64B, 1170-133 Lisboa, Portugal
Timings: 1 PM – 10 PM (Monday to Thursday), 10 AM – 11 PM (Friday to Sunday)
4. Mesquita De Coimbra
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Mesquita De Coimbra, located in Coimbra, Portugal, is a small mosque that is organised for the local Muslim community to come together and offer their prayers. This mosque has a space for nearly 100 men and women to pray. It is a bit far from the main centre of the city, but it is easy to reach this place by bus. This mosque is also known for its clean surroundings along with the friendly and welcoming nature of the Muslim community.
Location: R. Bernardo Santareno 201, 3020-107 Coimbra, Portugal
Timings: 6:30 AM – 7:45 PM
5. Masjid As-Salam
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Masjid As-Salam located in Braga, Portugal, provides all the necessary facilities for the Muslim community to offer their prayers. There is a separate female prayer section for the women to comfortably perform their prayers. There are also separate wash areas and toilets available for both men and women. It is not a very big mosque, but it is well maintained, which is close to the Braga centre. Most of the time Jummah prayer is offered in this mosque.
Location: R. do Alcaide 8, 4700-039 Braga, Portugal
Timings: 4 AM – 11:30 PM
6. Mosque De Faro
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Mosque De Faro is the only mosque located in Faro, which has a wide variety of facilities available for the local Muslim community to regularly visit this place and offer their prayers. There is a wide separate area for women to comfortably offer their prayers. This place is known to have a very peaceful environment with various religious activities conducted to preserve the culture and traditions and to teach about the way of living through Islam. Even though it is a small mosque, it can accommodate the local number of men and women during the Jummah prayer.
Location: R. Jose Pedro de Almeida 6B 8000, Portugal
Timings: 5:30 AM – 10:15 PM
7. Masjid Al-Madinah
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Masjid Al-Madinah, also known as Mesquita do Laranjeiro, is located in Almada, Portugal. This mosque has a wide seating area with car parking available outside the mosque with washing area facilities and shoe racks. There is also a bus stop near the most, which is easily accessible through various other parts. Most of the people visiting the mosque speak in Portuguese and Arabic. The mosque is also known to be well-maintained with a very peaceful atmosphere. This mosque is usually empty except on Fridays when Jumma prayer is offered.
Location: R. Dom Duarte 12A, 2810-333 Almada, Portugal
Timings: 5:56 AM – 6:45 PM
8. Baitur-Rahman Jame Masjid
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Baitur-Rahman Jame Masjid is an Islamic Centre and a mosque that is located in Cascais, Portugal. This mosque organises various religious activities for the Muslim community to engage in and also provides opportunities to offer prayers. Even though there is no separate room dedicated for females to offer their prayers, there is an empty space left especially for the ladies to comfortably pray. This mosque is also near the bus station, which is easily accessible.
Location: Tv. Sra. Glória 21a, 1170-357 Lisboa, Portugal
Timings: 24*7
9. Mesquita Da Damaia
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Mesquita Da Damaia is a mosque located in Amadora, Portugal. This is a very beautiful mosque with a huge prayer hall. There is also a separate space for women to offer their prayers along with room for conducting classes and two kitchens. This is a well-maintained mosque by the Muslim organisation for learning about their culture. There is also a parking area available with a very peaceful environment around.
Location: Av. Alves Redol 15, Damaia, 2720-034 Amadora, Portugal
Timings: 6:15 PM – 7:42 PM
10. Masjid An-Nur
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Masjid An-Nur is a mosque located in Moscavide, Portugal. It is a well-maintained mosque with wash areas available to clean themselves before offering their prayers. During the prayer time, there are also batches organised for the people to offer their prayers accordingly, which is very flexible. Even though this is not a very big mosque, it is well maintained with clean and peaceful surroundings. This mosque has a very dedicated Muslim community, allowing the visitors to offer their prayers in different batches every day.
Location: R. Bento de Jesus Caraça 46a, 1885-015 Moscavide, Portugal
Timings: 6:45 AM – 8 PM
Portugal, which is a European country, is known for its history of the role of Arabs in the country. Due to this history, there are a lot of remains regarding the Islamic community. Even though most of it is demolished, there are many Islamic communities that preserved the mosques in Portugal. These mosques help the visitors offer their prayers, hold teaching lessons, and also organise various events. To know more about these places and for further, book your trip to Portugal with TripXL.
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