It is rumoured that every time someone visits Europe, they have only good things to say about it. It makes one want to see Europe for themselves to see what is so amazing about it. But travelling the world is not as easy for Muslims as it is for Non-Muslims. There are prayers, halal food and Muslim friendly environments to worry about. On top of that, Europe is quite the modern continent with an open environment that Muslims might not be comfortable in.
But you do not have to worry, and you can enjoy Europe. There are a lot of halal-friendly holiday destinations in Europe: some of them are listed below.
Lisbon, Portugal
Your halal-friendly holiday journey starts in Portugal. A most popular destination “Lisbon”; the coastal capital city of Portugal is a beautiful and dreamy hilly place to enjoy your halal-friendly family holiday or honeymoon.
If you are someone who wants to enjoy the blend of culture and modernism, then you should start planning your next trip to Lisbon.
From attuning precipices that cradle the Atlantic to plug backwoods and olive forests to a place with astounding natural beauty, Portugal has everything in itself.
You can also find some fantastic hotels there offering halal foods and private swimming pools to enjoy the summer of Portugal with the comfort of your room and that too in a halal way.
United Kingdom, London
London is a beautiful city in the United Kingdom; along with numerous hotels providing Halal food, there are a lot of beautifully designed mosques too.
The citizens of London also respect every tourist regardless of their religion. From the London Bridge to the London eye, all will leave you astonished and wanting to live in that city forever. The blend of modernism and ancient culture found in London will steal your breath from you.
You will find yourself amazed with the natural beauty of this city, the greenery and flowers found all over will provide you with a fresh and happy go lucky mindset.
London is the central city of the United Kingdom. It has all the facilities available for visitors. You can easily roam the entire city with the help of transports that are primarily assigned for the visitors.
You may have heard of Heathrow airport a lot, but visiting that airport will make you believe all the good things you have ever heard about it.
The items on your shopping list will run out, but your desire to buy more things from the London shopping malls will never end.
Austria, Vienna
Vienna is a European city located in Austria. If you want to enjoy your Muslim friendly holiday with your partner and kids or if you want to enjoy a honeymoon you must visit Vienna.
With the culture and romantic environment, you will be able to enjoy your honeymoon with your partner or your family vacation to the fullest without having to worry about the atmosphere being Muslim friendly or not. You can roam around the city, holding hands, enjoying each other’s presence.
This city has its unique old-world charm that is impossible to find nowadays. You will easily find varieties of halal foods and some mosques in this city. Islamic centre of Vienna and Kuba Mosque are two of the oldest establishments Muslims can find in Vienna. Some of the Muslim friendly hotels may also offer separate rooms for prayers along with the prayer mat and Qibla directions.
Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey is the only Muslim country in Europe. The exciting thing about it is that Istanbul, for example, is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Not only Muslims but non-Muslims also come to admire the biggest city in Turkey: Istanbul.
Istanbul will make you feel that just one visit is not enough to explore this cultural and religious capital. You will find a blend of west and east culture in Istanbul as this city is located between Europe and Asia.
If you want to explore Islamic historical places, Istanbul is one of the leading foreign countries to start with. Rare objects from the museums in Istanbul will help you remember all the Islamic history be it the sacred pieces of Hajar-al-Aswad (the black stone) or the priceless belongings of Prophet Muhammad Peace be upon him.
