Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab
| Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab | |
|---|---|
Mezquita de Omar Ibn Al-Jattab | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organisational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Maicao, La Guajira |
| Country | Colombia |
Shown within La Guajira Department | |
Interactive map of Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab | |
| Coordinates | 11°22′41″N 72°14′03″W / 11.37807°N 72.23429°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Ali Namazi |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1997 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 1,000 worshipers |
| Dome | 1 |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Minaret height | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Materials | Marble |
The Mosque of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab (Spanish: Mezquita de Omar Ibn Al-Jattab) is a mosque in Maicao, La Guajira, Colombia. It is the third largest mosque in Latin America. It is locally known as "La Mezquita" ("The Mosque"), simply because it is the only mosque in the region. Along with the Dar Alarkan School, they are the centers for the Islamic faith and culture in the region.