Mosques & Halal Businesses in India

India is home to one of the world's largest Muslim populations, and Islam has been part of the subcontinent's story for well over a thousand years. From the coastal trading towns of the south to the great cities of the north, Muslim communities have shaped the region's architecture, cuisine, languages and arts. For a Muslim traveller, India offers an extraordinary range of experiences, from bustling old quarters with centuries-old mosques to quiet village communities, all woven into the broader rhythm of daily life.

The directory covers a wide sweep of the country, with mosques listed in every major region, including over a thousand in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, and hundreds more in Karnataka, Assam and Gujarat. Halal food is widely available, and the listings include restaurants, takeaways and other businesses across the states, from the Andaman Islands to Goa. Visitors will find familiar dishes alongside regional specialities, and the presence of Muslim communities in both large cities and small towns means that prayer spaces are rarely far away.

Beyond the practicalities, travelling as a Muslim in India means encountering a deeply layered heritage. The names of the mosques listed here reflect the diversity of the community itself, from grand congregational masjids to neighbourhood prayer halls. Whether you are passing through a metropolitan centre or exploring a smaller town, the local Muslim community is often welcoming to visitors, and the country's long history of Islamic scholarship, Sufi tradition and cultural exchange offers much to discover.