Inside The Americas - Peru’s Muslim Community

Peru has a small, but vibrant Muslim community. Some Muslims came with the Spanish colonizers, but they didn’t establish a community until waves of immigrants arrived in the 20th century, particularly after the occupation of Palestine in 1967. There are now approximately 18,000 Muslims living in Peru. A mosque established 25 years ago is a place to learn more about Muslim culture, education and religious practice. Some Peruvians have converted to Islam, and the community has been well-received in Peru, where mutual respect exists. While discrimination against Muslims is increasing in the United States and some other parts of the world, in Peru, people are finding spaces to come together and build communities. teleSUR
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