When you visit the El Recreo district in Caracas, Venezuela, you will encounter the Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim, also known simply as the Caracas Mosque. Built between 1989 and 1993 through the vision of Sheikh Abdulaziz Bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim and designed by architect Zuhair Fayez, this architectural landmark reflects modern Venezuela's spirit of religious tolerance alongside its historic oil realpolitik. Spanning an impressive area of 5,000 square meters, it stands proudly as the second largest mosque in Latin America, surpassed only by Buenos Aires's King Fahd Islamic Cultural Center.
As you explore the area, look up to admire its soaring 113-meter-high minaret—the tallest in the Americas—which rises dramatically between a Catholic Cathedral a few blocks away and the local Caracas Synagogue. The structure also features a striking dome reaching 23 meters high and can comfortably accommodate approximately 3,500 worshipers. For the local community of around 100,000 Venezuelan Muslims, the completion of this center represented a long-held dream brought to life under leaders like Hassan Majzoub.
Whether you are appreciating its grand scale or its place in the city's diverse cultural landscape, this remarkable sacred site offers a uniquely fascinating stop on your journey through Caracas.
What to see at Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim
- Home to the tallest minaret in the Americas at 113 meters high
- The second largest mosque in Latin America, spanning 5,000 square meters
- Features a grand dome reaching 23 meters in height and capacity for 3,500 worshipers
- Designed by architect Zuhair Fayez and completed in 1993
- Situated in El Recreo near a Catholic Cathedral and the Caracas Synagogue
Visiting tips
Take time to observe how the towering minaret stands near both a Catholic Cathedral and the Caracas Synagogue in the El Recreo district.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim is easy to reach on Caracas’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Caracas travel guide.
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