Halal Tourism in Maldives

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Located in the Indian Ocean, Maldives is home to a huge population of Muslims. 98.4% of its population is made up of Muslims, ensuring the wide availability of mosques and Halal food at all inhabited islands. The island nation is home to around 725 mosques in total, with about 266 of them offering facilities for women as well. Masjid-al Sultan Mohamed Thakurufaanu-al-A'z'am, or The Grand Friday Mosque is considered to be the main mosque in Maldives.

According to CrescentRating, the beautiful island of Maldives received over 27,000 Muslim visitors in 2004. By 2013, this number drastically increased to 73,000 and it is increasingly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Muslims are now finding that the facilities and privacy they require can be found at numerous resorts. It is prohibited by the law to serve any alcohol, pork or non Halal products at all inhabited islands of Maldives. The inhabited islands are home to over 200 establishments that offer Halal products, and travellers are advised to maintain a modest dress code that is in accordance with the Islamic culture of Maldives. read more

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