Last Updated on August 17, 2021
Muslims have been associated with Portugal from a long time ago; from the year 711 until 1249, a large part of the present-day Portuguese land was subject to the rule of the Muslims, and it was called Western Andalusia.
Total population : 10.7 million
Muslim population (2016): 40,000
The Portuguese constitution provides for freedom of religion, including freedom of worship, which may not be violated even if the government declares a state of emergency. The law prohibits business owners from
discriminating against individuals based on religion and requires appropriate accommodation of employees’ religious practices.