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Finding Jummah & Muslim Community When You Move to Europe or North America
A guide for students and new arrivals: finding mosques, halal food and a Muslim community in a new Western city.
Moving to London, Berlin, Toronto or Houston for study or work is exciting — and can feel lonely as a Muslim. The good news: thriving communities exist in nearly every major Western city.
Start with Jummah
Friday prayer is the fastest way to meet people. Search your city's mosques, visit a few, and introduce yourself to the imam after salah.
Join the MSA or ISOC
Muslim Student Associations in the US and Canada, and Islamic Societies in UK universities, host iftars, halaqas and sports — an instant family.
- Use halal-food apps to find restaurants nearby
- Volunteer at your local masjid's food bank
- Attend weekend Islamic classes or Qur'an circles
“The believers are but brothers.” — Qur'an 49:10
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