Prayer times – Cascavel

Muslim Presence in Cascavel Cascavel, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil, is home to a growing Muslim community. While the exact historical roots of Islam in the city are not documented in available sources, the presence of a mosque and prayer spaces indicates a settled community that has established itself over time. Muslims in Cascavel practice their faith as part of the broader Brazilian Islamic landscape, contributing to the city's cultural diversity.

Community Implantation and Prayer Places The Muslim community in Cascavel is centered around the Mesquita De Cascavel, located at R. Teresina, 702 - Cancelli, just 1.5 km from the city center. This mosque serves as a key prayer place for local residents. Additionally, the nearby city of Toledo hosts the Mesquita e centro islâmico da Virgem Maria em Toledo (مسجد مريم العذراء بتوليدو), situated at R. Primo fachin, 409 - Jardim Gisela, about 39.6 km away. Other mapped prayer places in Cafelândia (39.1 km) further indicate the regional spread of Muslim communities in western Paraná.

Prayer Time Orientation Muslims in Cascavel observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the city's local timezone, America/Sao_Paulo. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Cascavel's latitude and the seasons. The Qibla direction for prayer is oriented towards Mecca, and the distance to the Kaaba is approximately 11,000 km. The calculation method used for prayer times ensures accuracy for the local community.