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Timor-Leste's first prime minister, Mari Alkatiri, is a Muslim. [17] Islam was not traditionally practiced in Timor-Leste; much of the Muslim population are descendants of immigrants during the eras of Portuguese colonialism and Indonesian occupation. The main mosque in Timor-Leste is the An-Nur Mosque in Dili, constructed in 1955 for the Sunni ...
Religious buildings and structures in Timor-Leste (3 C, 3 P) Pages in category "Religion in Timor-Leste" The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
In the early 16th century, Portuguese and Dutch traders made contact with Timor-Leste. A Dominican mission was sent by the bishop of Malacca to Solor in 1562, and became established at Lifau in present-day Timor-Leste in 1641. [6] Portugal took over and maintained control of Timor-Leste until 1974, with a brief occupation by Japan during World ...
East Timorese architecture and landscaping is a combination of both Portuguese and indigenous Timorese. Many heritage districts, heritage towns, and heritage structures have been retained in Timor-Leste, unlike its Southeast Asian neighbors whose architectural styles have been dreadfully replaced by modern and shanty structures that have destroyed cultural domains.
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This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 23 January 2025. Country in Southeast Asia For the former Indonesian province, see East Timor (province). Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste República Democrática de Timor-Leste (Portuguese) Repúblika Demokrátika Timór-Leste (Tetum) Flag Emblem Motto: Unidade, Acção, Progresso (Portuguese) "Unity ...
Pages in category "Lists of religious buildings and structures in Timor-Leste" This category contains only the following page. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Main page ; Contents; Current events ... Christianity is the dominant religion throughout the island of Timor, at about 90% of the population. However, it is ...