Welcome to the ultimate Muslim-friendly guide to the Paris Olympics 2024!
Paris, often dubbed the City of Light, is not just a hub of art, culture, and fashion but also a welcoming destination for visitors from all walks of life.
As the city prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, there's no better time to explore Paris, with its rich history and vibrant atmosphere.
For Muslim travelers, Paris offers a range of amenities and services to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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The Paris 2024 Olympics are set to be a historic and exciting event, taking place from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
This will be the third time Paris hosts the Summer Olympics, having previously hosted the Games in 1900 and 1924.
The 2024 Olympics will bring together over 10,500 athletes from more than 200 countries, competing in 32 sports across 329 events.
The Games promise to showcase not only the pinnacle of athletic achievement but also the spirit of unity and cultural exchange.
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The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature one new sport: breaking (or breakdancing). Originating in the 1970s with the emergence of hip-hop culture in the United States, breaking evolved from an art form into a competitive sport.
This inclusion aligns with the IOC's commitment to creating inclusive, gender-balanced, and youth-centered Games.
While breaking debuts, some sports from previous Olympics, such as baseball, softball, and karate, will not be featured in Paris 2024.
The event will still showcase a wide array of sports, including archery, artistic gymnastics, swimming, athletics, basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, football, golf, handball, hockey, judo, rowing, rugby sevens, sailing, skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, tennis, and many more, ensuring a diverse and exciting competition.
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Paris 2024 is set to revolutionize the Olympic Games with an innovative and accessible Opening Ceremony.
Thanks to the collaboration between Paris 2024, the City of Paris, the French government, the IOC, and the CNOSF, the ceremony will be a groundbreaking event.
On 26 July 2024, the Opening Ceremony will be bold and unforgettable. For the first time, it will take place outside a stadium, utilizing the iconic Seine River as its stage.
Athletes from 206 national delegations will parade on boats along the Seine, offering close-up views for television and online audiences. The 6-kilometer route will culminate at the Trocadéro, where the final elements of the Olympic protocol will occur.
In a historic move, the ceremony will offer free admission to many spectators. While tickets will be required for access to the lower quays, the upper quays will be open to the public. Eighty giant screens and speakers will ensure everyone can enjoy the spectacle throughout Paris.
Breaking with tradition, the parade of athletes will kick off the ceremony, emphasizing Paris 2024's commitment to making the Games for and by the athletes. This approach ensures that athletes are central to the celebration from start to finish.
Paris is well-prepared to welcome Muslim travelers, with numerous amenities designed to cater to their needs.
The city boasts a variety of halal dining options, from traditional French cuisine to international flavors.
Areas like the 18th arrondissement and Belleville are known for their concentration of halal eateries.
Popular halal restaurants include Les Enfants Terribles, which offers gourmet French dishes, and Le Wok Saint Germain, known for its Asian fusion cuisine.
You can find the list of Halal Restaurants in Paris here!
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There are several Mosques and prayer rooms across Paris, including the Grand Mosque of Paris, which offers a peaceful retreat for worship.
Other notable prayer spaces include the Mosquée Adda’wa and the Mosque of Evry. Many shopping centers and tourist attractions also provide prayer rooms for visitors.
You can find the list of Mosques & Prayer Places in Paris here!
Many hotels and accommodations near Olympic venues provide amenities such as halal food options and prayer mats.
It’s advisable to check with hotels in advance to ensure they meet your specific requirements.
Recommended Muslim-friendly hotels include Hotel Le Pavillon and Hotel California Champs Elysées, which cater to the needs of Muslim travelers.
For those in Singapore and Malaysia unable to make the trip to Paris, there are plenty of options to catch all the Olympic action.
Major sports channels, like Astro SuperSport in Malaysia and on mewatch or through Starhub cable in Singapore, will broadcast live events.
Additionally, online streaming services such as YouTube TV, NBC Sports, and the official Olympic Channel will provide comprehensive coverage.
Public viewing events may also be organized in various locations, like community clubs in Singapore will allow fans to enjoy the Games in a community setting.
By following this guide, Muslim travelers can experience the best of Paris while enjoying the excitement of the 2024 Olympics.
Whether you’re attending the Games in person or watching from afar, the Paris 2024 Olympics promise to be an unforgettable celebration of sport and culture.
