Victoria (Malta)

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Victoria/Rabat is in Gozo. It should not be confused with Rabat (Malta)|another town having the name Rabat on the main island of Malta.

Travel as a Muslim to Victoria (Malta)

Rabat lies at the center of the island and most of the roads pass through it. There are several vehicle parks and bus routes near to the Citadella.

How to get around in Victoria (Malta)

The main visitor attractions are in the central Citadella, which is inaccessible to cars, so walking is the only option.

Victoria (Malta) Halal Travel Guide

Historically the central Citadella and the surrounding area of Rabat were considered separate towns - "Rabat" in Arabic simply means a suburb outside the fortified part of a town or keep.

In the 19th century and the name 'Victoria' was coined by the British government for the whole settlement. Nowadays, Gozitans generally refer to the settlement as 'Rabat', which can cause confusion with the town of the same name on the island of Malta (which, similarly, is the area outside the walls of the old Maltese capital Mdina).

Islam in Malta

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Islam in Malta has had a historically profound influence upon the nation—especially its language and agriculture—as a consequence of several centuries of control and presence on the islands. Today and the main Muslim organizations represented in Malta are the Libyan World Islamic Call Society and the minority Ahmadiyya.

In modern times, Malta's unique culture has enabled it to serve as Europe's "bridge" to the Arab cultures and economies of North Africa.

After independence from the United Kingdom in 1964, Libya became an important ally of socialist Maltese leader Dom Mintoff. History books were published that began to spread the idea of a disconnection between the Italian and Catholic populations, and instead tried to promote the theory of closer cultural and ethnic ties with North Africa. This new development was noted by Boissevain in 1991:

...the Labour government broke off relations with NATO and sought links with the Arab world. After 900 years of being linked to Europe, Malta began to look southward. Muslims, still remembered in folklore for savage pirate attacks, were redefined as blood brothers.

Malta and Libya also entered into a Friendship and Cooperation Treaty, in response to repeated overtures by Gaddafi for a closer, more formal union between the two countries; and, for a brief period, Arabic had become a compulsory subject in Maltese secondary schools.

The Islamic Centre of Paola, was founded in 1978 by the World Islamic Call Society, together with a Muslim school called the Maryam al-Batool school. In 1984 the Mariam Al-Batool Mosque was officially opened by Muammar Gaddafi in Malta, two years after its completion.

Mario Farrugia Borg, later part of the personal office of Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, was the first Maltese public officer to take an oath on the Koran when co-opted into the Qormi local council in 1998.

In 2003, of the estimated 3,000 Muslims in Malta, roughly 2,250 were foreigners, roughly 600 were naturalised citizens, and roughly 150 were native-born Maltese.

By 2010 and there were roughly 6,000 Muslims in Malta—most of whom are Sunni and foreigners and it is estimated that by 2022 the number of Muslims increased to around 10,000.

Halal Food & Restaurants in Malta

With over 5,500 Muslims in Malta, Muslims looking for Halal food will be able to locate a variety of restaurants, most of which are located in Valetta. Cuisines ranging from Moroccan, (Turkish), North African, Indian and Italian, to traditional Maltese, can be found at the several Halal restaurants found here. Some of these restaurants include:

• Moo's Kebab Turkish Restaurant Fast Food, Mediterranean
• Ali Baba Lebanese, Mediterranean
• Kebab ji
• Falafel Street - “Great shawarma at a great price”
• Kebab Factory Qawra “Great Take Away experience” “Very decent”
• Nargile Lounge
• Sultan - Halal Kebab and pizza “Best Lamb & Chicken Kebab On The Island...”
• House Of Spice “Tasty Indian food - British family from Yorkshire”

What to see in Victoria (Malta)

• Citadella - Go up to the Citadella and walk around the entire perimeter and enjoy the very beautiful 360 degree view of Gozo at your feet. Visit the cathedral of Gozo, and the Gozo archaeological museum with Islamic tombstones, ask for Steven, show interest and knowledge and he might give you a personal tour of the museum. The other museums in the Citadella are of considerably less interest.

• War Memorial - On the Independence Plaza (Pjazza Indipendenza) - This monument commemorates Gozitans who died in WWII. The monument is a bronze statue of Christ the King made by sculptor Carlo Pisi of Rome. King Charles III unveiled the monument on 7 May 1954.

• Banca Giuratale - The Banca Giuratale is a semi-circular baroque building, which today houses the Victoria Local Council, in Independence Plaza. The building dates back to 1733 where it served as the official premises of the jurats of Gozo. It was commissioned by Grand Master De Vilhena and the Governor of Gozo.

What to do in Victoria (Malta)

• Once a year there are traditional horseraces through the centre of town.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Victoria (Malta)

On the main square of Rabat there is a market during weekdays selling mostly touristic wares.

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