Georgia is a majority Orthodox Christian country. Tbilisi has a historic mosque and a Muslim community; in Gudauri halal food is limited, so plan ahead.
Mosques
Old Tbilisi
Juma Mosque, Tbilisi
The red-brick mosque on Botanical Street, below Narikala fortress, rebuilt in 1895. Sunni and Shia Muslims have prayed here side by side since 1996, one of very few mosques where both share one hall.
In Gudauri
We could not confirm a mosque or prayer room in the resort. Pray in your room; a qibla app and a travel mat are worth packing.
Halal food
Be honest with yourself
We could not verify a halal-certified restaurant in Gudauri. Georgian menus feature pork, especially in mtsvadi grills and many khinkali.
Choose meat-free Georgian dishes
Khachapuri cheese bread, lobio bean stew, pkhali vegetable pâtés, and cheese, potato or mushroom khinkali.
Self-cater
The Smart supermarket opposite the Wissol petrol station has a bakery counter. Bring halal meat from Tbilisi if your apartment has a kitchen.
In Tbilisi
Look for restaurants that display a halal sign, especially around the old town, and ask staff. See also the October Tbilisi guide.
Prayer & practicalities
Friday
If you are in Tbilisi on a Friday, the Juma Mosque is the place for Jumu’ah; arrive early.
Visiting the mosque
Cover shoulders and knees; women cover their hair. Shoes off at the door.
Alcohol
Wine is central to Georgian hospitality and appears on every menu. A polite no is fine.
Ask about ingredients
Ask whether khinkali are pork, beef or mixed; fillings vary by restaurant.
Good to know
Ramadan this month
Ramadan is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to moon sighting. Restaurants open as usual by day; plan suhoor and iftar with your hotel or apartment.
Skiing while fasting
Altitude and cold add strain. Keep ski days short, rest in the afternoon and listen to your body.