Florianópolis Mosque

The Mosque of Florianópolis includes an Arab-Brazilian school, a mosque, a social-cultural events hall, a library, a center for the study of Islamic religion and culture, a sports court, as well as a parking lot for 65 vehicles, all in an area of 5,000 m2. The building stands out for being located in the Coqueiros neighborhood, one of the noblest in the city. The minaret of the mosque can be seen from most neighborhoods of the tourist island, becoming the main Arab and Islamic reference.

In early January 1992, a group formed by Arab and Muslim communities met in Florianopolis to establish the first Islamic group of the of the city. They founded a institution as an establishments with a non-commercial purpose, and under the name "Center of Studies and Defense of the Koran". After that, the name was constitutionally modified to become the "Islamic Center of Florianopolis".