The largest Masjid of Cologne is under construction, the Central Masjid is proposed to accommodate almost 2000 to 4000 worshippers. Some of the other prominent Masaajid in Cologne include:
• Atif Masjid at VogelsangerStrabe 210
• Islamic Kultural Zentrum at Vogelsangerstr 290
• Barbaros Masjid at Kyyhausersstr 26
• Menschenisch Masjid, An der Fuhr 3-108
• Mevlana Mosque, Merheimerstr 229
• Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Montanusstr 76
Cologne also offers a range of halal restaurants. There are numerous Turkish and Middle Eastern restaurants where visitors can relish on delicious food and snacks. You can ask at the Masjid or inquire with locals about Muslim/halal restaurants. A number of halal restaurants can be found around Nordstadt and Ehrenfeld. sSome of the halal dining outlets in the city include:
• Arena Grill (Turkish cuisine) at ConstantinStraße 94, Cologne
• Pizza Pazza (Italian cuisine) at Hochstadenstrasse 35, Cologne
• KoySofrasi (Turkish cuisine) at Venloerstrabe 205, Cologne
• Sam's Home of Mexican Döner (Syrian cuisine) at Genovevastraße 2, Cologne
• Arslan Kebab (Turkish cuisine) at Venloerstrabe 79, Cologne
• Damla Baklava (Turkish cuisine) at MontanusStrabe 61, Cologne
• Kilim Restaurant (Turkish cuisine) at Keupstrabe 69, Cologne
Several of these restaurants are certified by halal bodies whereas others are owned by Muslims and they confirm the halal status of the restaurant. However, visitors should always ask with the staff about halal authenticity of the food before dining.
