Rio Olympics 2016 will have numerous sporting events on the program of the Summer Games. The much-awaited sporting event will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from the 5th to 21st August 2016.
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A visit to the upcoming Olympic Games 2016 will truly be an unforgettable experience. This article explores a few things that Muslims traveling to Rio Olympics should see and do during their visit.
Although Rio de Janeiro is more famous for its beautiful beaches than its museums, that’s not to say they’re not worth visiting. Rio is currently undergoing an impressive cultural revival that's making it an up-and-coming destination for those who admire to explore history and art enthusiasts.
There are Middle Eastern restaurants in Rio de Janeiro serving regional specialties like falafel, kibbeh & lamb cut – where glistening grilled meat will be brought to your table until you can eat no more. An excellent way to indulge in Halal food at Rio Olympics 2016!
Rio de Janeiro city has a masjid called Sociedade Beneficente Muçulmana where Muslims of Rio de Janeiro gather for Jummah prayers.
Muslim shopping enthusiasts can head to the designer shopping centres of Leblon and Ipanema or jump on a metro to Centro and visit the maze of streets that make up the Saara shopping district. The weekend street markets held in Laranjeiras and Ipanema are good places to shop for artsy gifts.
For accommodation , the historic hillside neighborhood of Santa Teresa offers many guest houses with character, while there are chic boutique options in leafy Gavea and Joa which offer more personalized services.
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