The Daegu Islamic Center (DIC)[a] is a mosque and Islamic community center located in Daehyeon-dong, Daegu, South Korea.[1] It primarily serves Muslim students, workers, and residents in the Daegu and Gyeongsan region.
In September 2020, the local district office approved plans to construct a permanent mosque. However, in early 2021, local residents began protesting the construction, citing noise, odor, and property value concerns.[3] Despite an administrative order halting construction in February 2021, the Daegu District Court later ruled in favor of the Muslim community, allowing construction to resume.[4] The mosque's construction drew significant opposition from some local residents and conservative Christian groups. Protesters organized pork barbecues near the site, blocked entrances, and displayed pig heads as symbolic acts of protest.[5] The National Human Rights Commission of Korea ruled that halting the construction was discriminatory and recommended policy actions to protect freedom of religion.[6]
Facilities
The center holds daily prayers, Friday Jumu'ah services, Taraweeh during Ramadan, and Eid celebrations. It also offers Qur’anic and Arabic language education. Services are held in English, Arabic, and Korean.[7]
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