Welcome to the prayer times webpage for Georgia. Here, users can access accurate salah times for Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha in Georgia. The app also notifies Muslims about sunrise, sunset, and Jummah prayer timings. As Muslims, our faith is our utmost priority. No matter where in the world we may be, we must never neglect salah. Muslims who have immigrated to or are visiting Muslim minority or secular countries find it challenging to offer their salah on time. In most of these countries, Athan is not called out from the mosque at prayer times. The Muslim and Quran website and mobile app comes in handy here! Whether you’re a resident or a traveler, M&Q helps you stay connected to your faith by enabling you to access every kind of Islamic information, including prayer times in your current location.
Muslims constitute almost 10% of the Georgian population with the number of Muslims in the country amounting to approximately 463,062. Georgia also has an ethnic Georgian population of Muslims, majority of whom are Sunni and reside in Adjara – a political-administrative region of Georgia located near the border with Turkey. However, the ethnic Azerbaijani Muslims are mostly Shia Muslims who reside near the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Muslim and Quran prayer times webpage brings you prayer times for all the cities in Georgia. You can find prayer times for all five obligatory prayers for your city anytime anywhere.
To access prayer times for your location on the Muslim and Quran website or application, go to the home page, click on the “Prayer Times” icon and you will be redirected to a web page that displays the updated and accurate prayer times for your current location. However, make sure to turn your location on. If you are seeing prayer times for an incorrect location, tap on the “Wrong Location?” icon at the top right of the webpage and choose your location. Along with accurate prayer times information, Muslim and Quran also includes the blessed Quran with English translation and transliteration, Hadith collection, Qibla finder, daily tasbihat, and much more to ensure you have access to all things Islamic on the go!
Islam first came to Georgia in the 645 AD during the reign of Uthman رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ, the third Caliph of Islam. During his tenure, Tbilisi (now the capital city of Georgia) developed into a trade center between the Islamic world and northern Europe. However, Islam’s presence continued in the region throughout the 14th and 15th centuries with Timur’s invasion of the country.
The Iranians (Safavids, Afsharids, Qajars) along with the Ottomans also maintained an influence in the region during the 16th century up till the 19th century. In 1703, Vakhtang VI – a Georgian monarch became the rule of the kingdom of Kartli and later embraced Islam. In 2011, the Georgian Parliament passed a law that allowed religious minority groups in the country, including Muslims that have historic ties to Georgia to register with the government. The constitution of Georgia provides full religious freedom to the citizens of the country and the government has also typically respected this right in practice.
Due to Muslims constituting approximately 10% of the Georgian population, there are several Islamic centers operating in the country that serve as mosques, community service organizations, and educational institutes. Some of the popular mosques include:
The Akho Mosque is a congregational mosque located in Ajdara. The mosque’s building is popular for its exterior design comprising of decorative wooden carvings on the door and a minbar which consists of Ottoman motifs and elements of Georgian architecture. The mosque has also been included on the list for Immovable Cultural Monuments of National Significance of Georgia.
One of the oldest mosques in Ajdara, the Kvirike Mosque was built by a Laz craftsman from Arhavi in AH 1277 when the area was still a part of the Ottoman empire. Both the external and interior of the mosque include incised woodwork. The mosque was renovated in 2013 and is still functional and often reserved for Friday prayers or for holidays such as Eid.
An integral part of the city, the Juma mosque is a historical mosque located at the foot of the Narikala Fortress. It is the only surviving mosque in the capital of Georgia and a place where congregants gather every day to observe their prayers.
Luckily, halal food is not difficult to find Georgia. Be it Ajdara or Tbilisi. You would be thrilled to know that even KFC in Tbilisi is halal. However, for any other cities, especially cities that do not have a Muslim population, make sure to double-check before you consume any food! Some popular halal food dining options in Tbilisi include:
Brighten up your day in Tbilisi with some Arabic and Lebanese cuisine. Beirut Pasha Restaurant also offers gluten-free and vegetarian options on the menu!
You can never go wrong with some flavorful Indian food. Make sure to visit Khushi Indian restaurant to satisfy your cravings for Indian food while in Tbilisi.
The Muslim community in Georgia is welcoming and vibrant. Whether you’re a travelling to the gorgeous country of Georgia for a short-visit or making a permanent move, make sure to engage with the locals and fellow Muslims to make yourself feel more at home. We at Muslim and Quran wish you the best of luck for your visit!