Prayer times – Tigwav

Muslim Presence in Tigwav Tigwav, a coastal city in Haiti with a population of over 117,000, is home to a small but established Muslim community. While historical records of early Muslim settlement are limited, the presence of several mosques and Islamic centers in and around the city indicates a growing community that has taken root over recent decades. Muslims in Tigwav practice their faith alongside the broader Haitian society, contributing to the city's cultural diversity.

Community and Prayer Places The Muslim community in Tigwav is served by several prayer places in the surrounding areas. Notable among them is Masjid Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq in Léogâne, approximately 28 km away, which serves as a central hub for worship and community gatherings. Other mapped locations include Masjid Suha in Mango marion (about 4.4 km), the Trouin Islamic Center in Cormiers (24 km), and another prayer place in Léogâne. These facilities reflect the implantation of the Muslim community across the region, with Léogâne and nearby communes hosting active prayer spaces.

Prayer Time Orientation Prayer times in Tigwav follow the daily rhythm of Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, determined by the sun's position and varying throughout the year due to seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset. The city operates in the America/Port-au-Prince timezone. The Qibla direction for prayer is oriented towards Mecca, with a specific bearing based on Tigwav's coordinates. The calculation method used ensures accurate timings for the local Muslim community.