Mohammed VI Mosque facts for kids
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Centro Mohammed VI para el Diálogo de las Civilizaciones
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Coquimbo |
| Country | Chile |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Faissal Cherradi |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Date established | 2007 |
| Specifications | |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Minaret height | 40 m (130 ft) |
The Mohammed VI Center for Dialogue of Civilizations is a beautiful mosque located in Coquimbo, Chile. It's also known as the Mohammed VI Mosque. This special building is a copy of the famous Kutubiyya Mosque found in Marrakesh, a city in Morocco.
The project to build this mosque was paid for by the Kingdom of Morocco and the local government of Coquimbo. It was named to honor King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Every year, about 25,000 people come to visit this amazing place!
Building a Special Place
Work on the Mohammed VI Mosque started in 2004. A talented architect from Morocco named Faissal Cherradi led the building process. The construction was finished in 2007.
The mosque was officially opened by Oscar Pereira, who was the mayor of Coquimbo at the time, along with special guests from Morocco.
What's Inside?
Besides the main prayer area, the complex has more to explore! It includes a cultural center, which is a place for learning about different cultures. There's also a library where you can find books and information. Plus, it has a museum where you can see interesting exhibits.
In 2019, a project began to make the mosque even better. This renovation was funded by the Coquimbo local government and the Moroccan embassy in Chile.
See also
- Islam in Chile
- Mezquita As-Salam
