Islam in Peru
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The statistics for Islam in Peru estimate a total Muslim population of 837, representing 0.003 percent of the population. There are a handful of Islamic organizations in Peru, including the Asociación Islámica del Perú, Musulmanes Peruanos, and Masjid An Nur, all located in Lima.
The Latin American Muslim Unity (LAMU) organization, based in Fresno, California, United States, has drawn up a proposal for the first Islamic orphanage in Peru, in order to deal with the current crisis of homeless children. LAMU also channels extensive funds to Muslim dawah programs in Mexico and Peru.
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