Honduras
It is estimated that the first contact with Islam in Honduras was made in the late 19th century through Arab immigrants from the Middle East. Although the majority of these were Christians, it is assumed that a small number of Muslims were also among them. There was a significant wave of immigration to Honduras, especially following the Ottoman Empire's loss of control over Palestine after World War I. The second wave of immigration took place after the Arab-Israeli War in 1948. Thus, an Arab diaspora was formed in Honduras. Today, the estimated number of people of Arab origin living in the country is around 200,000.
There are no reliable statistics regarding the religious preferences of the people in Honduras. While more than 80% of the country's population is Christian, it is not known how many of the more than 1 million Hondurans who do not mention their religious preference are Muslim. However, it is estimated that between 10,000 and 20,000 Muslims live in the country. The majority of these are Arabs, with a small number of indigenous Muslims. On the other hand, in recent years, as in other Latin countries, there has been a growing interest in Islam in Honduras. The first Islamic building in the country became active in 1984. Today, there are two organizations in Honduras, the Islamic Center of Honduras and the Islamic Society of Honduras, which work to meet the needs of Muslims in the fields of worship, education, culture, solidarity, and other issues.
