| Iere Village Mosque | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Iere, Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago |
  Shown within Trinidad and Tobago | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°17′09.1″N 61°23′14.8″W / 10.285861°N 61.387444°W |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Date established | 1868 (original building) 1968 (current building) |
| Completed | 1968 |
The Iere Village Mosque is a mosque in Iere, Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago.
History
The mosque was originally built in 1868 by immigrants from British Raj who worked at the surrounding estate. In 1968, it was rebuilt to what it is today.[1] Later the mosque was declared a historic building by the government.[2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Islamic Heritage in Trinidad and Tobago". The National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ↑ "Icon honour". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ↑ Hydal, Iqubal (22 November 2021). "Deserving honour for late Torrance Mohammed". Daily Express. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
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