For the Muslim traveller, Singapore is a treasure-trove of food, shopping and entertainment for the whole family. With about 15% of the population being Muslim, Muslim travellers feel welcome in the island city. The array of Halal food available in restaurants certified Halal by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore is enough to delight any Muslim traveller. From fast food chains to international cuisine, there is a Halal option for even the fussiest eater.
Finding a Masjid (Mosque) in Singapore is not difficult as there are more than 70 mosques spread out…
There are two types of restaurants in Singapore Hotels serving Halal Food; Hotels which have a Halal certified restaurant and the Hotels where the restaurant serves food from a halal certified kitchen.
In Singapore, a good proportion of Muslim females wear the ‘tudong’ (the Malay word for the hijab) and prefer to visit beauty and wellness services catering only to females. Thus, there are many hair saloons as well as a few spas catering to the Muslimah in Hijab.
The currency used in Singapore is called "Singapore Dollars".
It is best to have Singapore Dollars when going around in Singapore so that you can enjoy all that Singapore has to offer, although most major currencies are accepted in the major shopping malls. You can change your currency to Singapore dollars in banks, hotels or at licensed money changers. You can locate a money changer in almost any shopping mall in Singapore. Passports are required when cashing in travelers' cheques.







