Islamic holidays and Halal friendly parties are some phrases that we hear more and more these days in the world of travel. What does it really mean? More than finding halal food, it is a mode of vacation that adapts to one type of lifestyle. Traveling is something almost everyone loves to do as it gives them a break from the grind of daily life. Therefore, it is not surprising that the travel industry as a whole works to meet different needs. We are regularly informed about the different types of vacations on offer, such as luxury vacations, luxury cruises, eco vacations, weekend getaways, budget vacations, backpacking and camping vacations. The list is literally endless as new and innovative vacation ideas are released.
Global trends and needs are constantly changing and one of those new trends is the development of the type of vacation that is known as Halal vacation. These festivals have taken into account all aspects of the Muslim lifestyle and every detail is planned; from destinations, to accommodation, food and other similar requirements so that the vacation visitor can truly enjoy a relaxing vacation. Muslim tourists are fast becoming a large market in the travel trade and meeting their vacation needs is proving lucrative, albeit still relatively in the early stages. This is the reason why more vacation destinations and accommodation providers are developing the necessary foundations to serve this market.
In simple terms, Islamic holidays take into account the requirements of an Islamic way of life by providing certain facilities that help to facilitate and ensure that customs are respected. Separate areas for men and women are provided along with separate pools, secluded beach areas for different genders, and even separate spa facilities. There are even separate male and female attendants to research the needs of the guests. This allows Muslim women to enjoy their holidays with the family, as they can also enjoy a swim in a pool away from the men. In addition, guests can be one hundred percent sure of the food they eat and that it meets their religious requirements. Accommodation providers catering to Halal tours do not serve alcohol, while also providing important information such as prayer times and directions and even, in some cases, prayer mats.
Halal vacations are becoming increasingly popular with Muslim travelers who find that it takes the pressure off them to plan vacations that suit their lifestyles. We are confident that we will see further growth in this type of vacation in the future.
