Summary
Colombia's small Muslim community, although less than 0.2% of the population, is rich in diversity, with members from various countries or backgrounds. This community, especially noticeable during Ramadan, includes both recent immigrants and converts, who gather in places like mosques in cities such as Medellin and Bogota.
Key Facts
- Around 85,000 to 100,000 Muslims live in Colombia, less than 0.2% of the population.
- The Muslim population includes immigrants and local converts.
- Ramadan celebrations in Colombia involve multicultural gatherings in mosques.
- Medellin has five mosques, showcasing the growth of the Muslim community.
- Colombia's first Muslim mayor was elected in Maicao in 2020.
- Muslim migration to Colombia increased significantly after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
- The Lebanese civil war in the 1970s led many Lebanese, including Muslims, to settle in Colombia.
