General Damian Arias says there are 30 mosques in Haiti. The muslim mosque would be the largest in the Dominican Republic. He told Jose Peguero talk show that the intention is that the temple become a regional center for Muslim community in the Caribbean.
The Dominican Republic constitution authorizes freedom of religion. As reported, the construction was authorized in 2013.
Sectors have express concern the operation of the mosque would be opening a door to radical Muslims and an increase in the role of the Muslim leaders in the Dominican Republic.
The Dominican cultural is radically contrary to the cultural practices of the Muslims, such as the hijab for women. Dominican women share the same rights here as men.
Mikeles TV reported that at being ordered tone time construction was ordered to stop construction, but now has continued.
The temple can be seen from the Autovia del Este.
Ivan Ruiz of El Show del Mediodia has covered the construction, sharing with his viewers the concern what the immersion of the radical practice of this religion could bring, especially to a touristic area such as Punta Cana.
A 2022 US State Department Report says there are around 3,000 to 4,000 Muslims living in the Dominican Republic.
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8 December 2025