Muslim/arab population in Orlando, Winter Park (Pine Hills, Goldenrod: diversity, education)

[salomea]

Hello, just wondering if someone could tell me if there is a large population of muslims in and around the Orlando and Winter park areas. On one visit to Orlando I recall seeing a lot of arabs/middle east people. What is your opinion of the diversity of the area? What kinds of people would we encounter living in these areas?
Thank you!

[AONE]

Hi I can tell you there is a Muslim Academy of Central FL just South of Winter Park.
[SIZE=-1]1021 N Goldenrod Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-4190[/SIZE]

Here is another source near Disney
[SIZE=4]Jama Masjid - Lake Buena Vista
[/SIZE][SIZE=2]11543 Ruby Lake Road, Orlando, Fl 32836
Phone: 407-238-2700

This is South of Winter Park as well.
[/SIZE]Orlando Islamic Educational & Cultural Center (broken link) 407-381-8203 6630 Pershing Ave, Orlando, FL 32822 Distance: 5.3 mi.

Perhaps these resources can provide the information you seek.

[salomea]

Thanks for the information Aone.

[NYLATINQT]

Generally speaking, there aren't that many Muslims/arabs. If anything, you will find quite a few Moroccans, but there's not much diversity in Orlando (besides hispanics).

[salomea]

Originally Posted by NYLATINQT

Generally speaking, there aren't that many Muslims/arabs. If anything, you will find quite a few Moroccans, but there's not much diversity in Orlando (besides hispanics).

Thanks for your reply. Actually my husband is Moroccan so that would be good to have other Moroccans around (that is an arab btw).

[Fnix]

I've seen like 1 in my 18 years here

[salomea]

Thanks for your replies!

[Nexis]

you might see a few muslim visitors around the tourist traps - disney, universal, sea world. other than that, no

[Red Rum]

There are alot of muslims in Orlando. Just go to Pine Hills, Orla Vista areas. Most live on the west side of town and Eatonville.

[salomea]

Originally Posted by Red Rum

There are alot of muslims in Orlando. Just go to Pine Hills, Orla Vista areas. Most live on the west side of town and Eatonville.

Are Pine Hills and Orla Vista areas in Orlando?