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Church · Paramaribo, Paramaribo
Moskee Keizerstraat
The mosque on Keizerstraat, with a dome and two minarets, is wall‑adjacent to the Sinagoga Neve Shalom. The two side by side have become a symbol of Paramaribo's religious coexistence.
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About Moskee Keizerstraat
The Mesquita da Keizerstraat is in Paramaribo's historic center, on the street of the same name. The Muslim community organized there in 1929 and built a first wooden mosque in 1932. The current masonry building, with a dome and two tall minarets, was completed in 1984.
The mosque is the seat of one of the country's Muslim communities, largely made up of descendants of laborers who came from India and Java at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. The building features arches, ornate windows and a courtyard in front.
What makes the place well known is its neighborhood: the Mesquita da Keizerstraat stands next to the Sinagoga Neve Shalom, separated only by a wall. The two houses of worship, with their communities living side by side for decades, appear in almost every photo of Paramaribo and are a portrait of the mix of peoples and religions in Suriname.
Internal visits depend on the community and prayer times. From the outside, the mosque and synagogue can be seen together from the Keizerstraat sidewalk, about a five-minute walk from the cathedral.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 15 to 30 minutes, with the Sinagoga Neve Shalom next door.
Best time
Outside prayer times, especially avoid Friday noon. To enter, request permission at the Mesquita; confirm before you go.
How to get there
Located on Keizerstraat in the historic center, next to the Sinagoga Neve Shalom. It's about a five-minute walk from the cathedral and around fifteen minutes from the Palmentuin.
Tip
The classic photo of the two façades together is taken from the sidewalk across the street. For entry, wear clothing that covers arms and legs; women should bring a headscarf.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Moskee Keizerstraat
Is the mosque right next to the synagogue?
Yes. The two are side by side on Keizerstraat, separated only by a wall.
Can you enter the mosque?
Internal visits depend on the community and prayer times. Ask for permission at the entrance and wear clothing that covers arms and legs.
When does the mosque building date from?
The current building, with a dome and two minarets, was completed in 1984. The first wooden mosque dates from 1932.