Mosques

Duque de Caxias, a major city in the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area, is home to a growing Muslim community. Based on available mapped records, there are several prayer places listed within and around the city. While Duque de Caxias itself has at least one listed prayer place—Parque Galinha Pintadinha on Rua 25 de Agosto in the Parque Centenario neighborhood—many other prayer facilities are located in nearby municipalities such as Mesquita, Rio de Janeiro, and Nova Iguaçu. This reflects the broader implantation of mosques and prayer rooms across the Baixada Fluminense region, where Muslims can find places to pray within reasonable distances.

Among the listed prayer places, notable ones include Masjid El Nur (Mesquita da Luz) in Rio de Janeiro's Vila Isabel neighborhood, and Mussalla (Mesquita Islamica) in Rio's Centro district. In Mesquita, several addresses appear, such as Johrei Center Mesquita on Rua Mario Pedrosa, and multiple locations on streets like Rua Josefina, Rua Barão de Salusse, and Avenida Baronesa de Mesquita, indicating a concentration of prayer spaces in the Centro, Santo Elias, and Edson Passos areas. Other listed places in Mesquita include Henrique Fanfarrão on Rua Magno de Carvalho and a site at Rua Mr. Watkins, 49. These listings suggest that Mesquita has a notable prayer-place presence, serving Muslims in that city and nearby parts of Duque de Caxias.

Further afield, prayer places are also recorded in Nova Iguaçu (São Joãozinho on Rua Espanha), Queimados, and Itaboraí, though these are farther from Duque de Caxias center. For Muslims living in or visiting Duque de Caxias, the closest listed prayer place is Parque Galinha Pintadinha, just 0.1 km away. Others are within 4 to 20 km, including Oliveira belo in Rio's Cordovil neighborhood and Ilé Odé Inlé in Coelho Neto. This network of mapped prayer places provides useful options for daily prayers, especially for those with access to transportation. However, it is important to verify addresses and opening hours directly, as listings may not reflect current operating status.

Check the addresses and distances of listed prayer places before visiting. Some locations may be private residences or community centers; confirm their status as active prayer spaces. Contact information is not provided, so verify details directly with local Muslim communities or online resources. Distances are approximate and calculated from Duque de Caxias center.