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The statistics for Islam in Uruguay estimate a total Muslim population of 900 to 1000, representing 0.02 percent of the population.
A significant Muslim population lives in Chuy, near the Brazilian border, as well as Rivera, Artigas and Montevideo.
There are three Islamic centers, in Montevideo:
1) Al-Musallah - 5 times daily prayers, weekly Jumuah prayer, Madrasah, etc. Ladies facilities provided. Situated in Central Montevideo, Julio Herrera y Obes 1187 esq. Canelones. Contact +59894011266. Languages spoken - English/Arabic/Spanish/Urdu
2) Egyptian Cultural Islamic Center, situated at Baltasar Vargas 1178
3) Islamic Center Uruguay, situated at corner of Ejido and Soriano.
References
Islam in Uruguay Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA