As our community is growing from day to day – thanks to you all – we are about to start our new blog series called “Travel like a Muslim”. Send us your pictures and videos and we present your travel experience on our official blog. Share your greatest trips and your biggest travel nightmares with the halaltrip community. So what are you waiting for? Grab your best pictures and/or videos and send it to travel@halaltrip.com!
Opened in 1935 the first ever Japanese mosque is located in Kobe on the island of Honshu. The Kobe (meaning ‘Gate of God’) Mosque was built from 1928 to 1935 thanks to donations by the local Islamic community. The Czech architect Jan Josef Svagr designed the building based on traditional Turkish style. During the Second World War the parquet floors were covered with various materials to prevent fires. Moreover the Japanese navy used the building as a basement for their equipment. So Muslims could not pray at that the time. At the end of the war the mosque was bombed and later reconstructed. Due to its newly structure the mosque was even able to survive the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995. The Kobe mosque was the only building in the city center that wasn’t destructed.
Almost four months old halaltrip is on the rise thanks to all of you. We’ve recently launched the French, Turkish and German version of our site and implemented a search filter option to easily find your perfect halal hotel. Right now we are working hard on the first ever Arabic halal hotel review site to reach out to an amazing growing market in die Middle East. Additionally we are planning to launch our travel community within the next months. Hence, we are looking for your feedback? What are you expecting? How can we improve our website? Please drop a comment, send us an Email or add your feedback on facebook. Out of all entries we will hold a prize draw for a halal travel package including a pocket prayer rug, a compass and a pocket Quran. So please provide us with your name, adress and e-mail if you’d like to participate in the draw* (Closing date: August 31st 2010).
*There is no right of appeal.
TweetIt’s all about football! The World Cup 2010 kicks off on June 11th 2010 and the whole world is going crazy. 32 teams from all over the globe are targeting one of the most prestigious titles in sports. For the first time ever this amazing event takes place on the African continent in South Africa. If you are one of the lucky fans who got a ticket check out our halal guide for the World Cup 2010. Or maybe if you are just planning to enjoy the atmosphere and public viewing in South Africa we’ve have some interesting tips for you.
Accommodation: Just a couple of months ago the first ever fully halal hotel opened Cape Town. halaltrip offers adequate accommodations for Muslims travelling to South Africa.
Food & Drinks: South Africa offers a wide range of halal food all over the country. Various websites like zabihah and sanha list all important restaurants including reviews.
Mosques: Almost one Million Muslims are living in South Africa. Hence, it is not that difficult to find a mosque near you. Check out salatomatic to get some more information.
World Cup 2010: More information on host cities, stadiums and public viewing zones can be find on FIFA.com or the interesting blog SouthAfrica.info.
Also called the Shelley Street Mosque this outstanding building in Hong Kong was built in 1849. It was later extended but the minaret was retained. The mosque also acts as a shelter for poor children. On each side the building comes with arched windows of Arabic style.
Travelling is an amazing and great way of enjoying life. Whether inbound or outbound each traveler is exploring the world in his or her own way. But there are many reasons to leave your lovely home for a certain time. We’ve put some ideas together that maybe inspire you for your next trip. So what are you waiting for?
5. Learn something! Do you have some troubles with your English class? Check out those amazing language courses in England or the US. Travelling for education reason might be the perfect way to gain knowledge within an enjoyable atmosphere.
4. Travelling for God: Many places around the world hold religious importance to people. Be aware of such a travel that might be very exhausting and always stick to your spiritual goals. At the end you could expect a whole new angle on yourself and your environment.
3. My Mum is from Australia, my Dad is from Ghana and I was born in Paris: Your family is spread all over the globe? Perfect! Enjoy visiting your family abroad but to also plan to explore the region on your own.
2. Get to know the other side: Each culture and society has its own rules and history. Try to explore those different ways of life and don’t judge people based on media reports or stories from your friends. At the end you may not only better know the other side but even yourself!
1. Just relax! This is the most wonderful way of going abroad. Enjoy crystal-clear water, white sand or exciting adventures in the rainforest. Do it your way and leave busy home behind! It’s still there when you come back 
