🕌 Mosque Keizerstraat Paramaribo
Suriname
About This Sacred Site
The Mosque Keizerstraat in Paramaribo is a distinguished Islamic place of worship established in 1932, serving the Muslim community of Suriname’s capital. Known for its prominent location on Keizerstraat, this mosque features traditional Islamic architectural elements blended with local design influences. It acts as a cultural and spiritual hub, hosting daily prayers, religious education, and community events. The mosque symbolizes Suriname’s religious diversity and the historical presence of Islam in the country, reflecting both the heritage of South Asian and Javanese Muslim immigrants and the ongoing religious life in Paramaribo.
Spiritual Significance
The Mosque Keizerstraat, established in 1932, plays a central role in the spiritual life of Suriname’s Muslim community, serving both Javanese and Hindustani Muslims. The mosque features daily five-time Salat prayers, following the Hanafi school of jurisprudence for Hindustani Muslims and the Shafi'i school for Javanese worshippers. It is renowned globally for its proximity to the Neveh Shalom Synagogue, symbolizing interfaith harmony and mutual respect. The mosque hosts the annual Mawlid al-Nabi celebrations, commemorating the Prophet Muhammad’s birth with Quran recitations and sermons based on Hadith collections such as Sahih al-Bukhari. Ramadan is observed through nightly Taraweeh prayers and communal Iftar meals, fostering community cohesion. The mosque also conducts Islamic educational programs focusing on the Qur’an’s Tafsir and Fiqh jurisprudence, led by respected local imams trained in Indonesian and South Asian Islamic seminaries. Pilgrims often visit the mosque during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, participating in ritual sacrifices and communal prayers emphasizing charity (Zakat) as mandated in Surah Al-Baqarah.
Key Facts
- •Stands directly beside the Neveh Shalom Synagogue, a global symbol of interfaith peace
- •Serves both Javanese and Hindustani Muslim communities in Suriname
- •Islam is practiced by approximately 14% of Suriname's population
- •The historic inner city of Paramaribo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- •Suriname's Muslim community descends from Javanese and Indian indentured laborers
Location
Coordinates: 5.8303, -55.1664
Frequently Asked Questions
What religion is Mosque Keizerstraat Paramaribo associated with?▾
Mosque Keizerstraat Paramaribo is a Islam holy site located in Suriname. It was established 1932 and is ranked #733 in our global directory of sacred sites.
When was Mosque Keizerstraat Paramaribo established?▾
Mosque Keizerstraat Paramaribo dates back to 1932. Stands directly beside the Neveh Shalom Synagogue, a global symbol of interfaith peace
How many people visit Mosque Keizerstraat Paramaribo each year?▾
Mosque Keizerstraat Paramaribo receives approximately 30,000 visitors per year. Serves both Javanese and Hindustani Muslim communities in Suriname
What is Mosque Keizerstraat Paramaribo known for?▾
A prominent mosque in Paramaribo standing beside a synagogue, an iconic image of Surinamese tolerance. Visitors come seeking peace, pilgrimage, guidance. Islam is practiced by approximately 14% of Suriname's population
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