Clothing Abaya A loose over-dress that extends to the feet.
Read CR Frameworks, Products & Reports ACES Model The CrescentRating ACES model, established in 2017, evaluates destinations’ Muslim friendliness in four areas. Access, Ease of access to the destination. Communication, Internal and external communication by the destination. Environment, The overall environment and setting of the destination. Services, The range of services provided by the destination to cater to the needs of Muslim travelers.
Read Islamic Terms & Figures Adhan / Azan The public call to Salah which is delivered from a Mosque. It is recited aloud five times a day to announce the prayer timings of the five obligatory prayers. It praises Allah – God Almighty -and requests Muslims to gather for Salah. In some mosques, especially when they are located in predominantly Muslim communities, the Adhan is transmitted via a public address system.
Read Recommended Terminology Alcohol-free Use for a food, beverage, menu or premises as applicable. It is not automatically equivalent to Halal.
Read Greetings Alhamdulillah “All praise and thanks are due to God” said when one hears good news or is feeling grateful.
Read Islamic Terms & Figures Allah The name in Arabic used to refer to God Almighty. Muslims believe Allah is the One True God, the Almighty, the Omnipotent, the Creator of the Universe, and the Judge of Mankind.
Read Greetings Assalamu Alaikum “Peace be upon you!” said when a person greets another.
Read Islamic Terms & Figures Awrah The parts of the body which need to be covered. Islam provides guidelines for Muslim males and females regarding modesty in dress. They differ for males and females, depending on their age, and depending on whom they are in the company.
Read Washroom & Toilet Facilities Bidet A low sink or plumbing fixture used for washing oneself after using the toilet. The type of bidet that resembles a small bathtub is found mainly in southern Europe.
Read Islamic Architectural Terms Calligraphy Stylized handwriting or lettering that is used to decorate architectural buildings.
Read Islamic Architectural Terms Caravanserai / Wikala / Katra An ancient roadside inn or rest stop designed to shelter travelers, merchants, and pilgrims along major trade routes, such as the Silk Road.
Read CR Frameworks, Products & Reports CRaFHT Reference Model CrescentRating’s proprietary reference model is used to identify individual segments in the travel services value chain. The model allows a destination to identify the gaps, thus being a precursor to strategy development. CRaHFT model can be applied to any type of tourism. (Leisure, Business, Healthcare & Education, MICE, and live events). CRaHFT model analyses the services offered from the time a traveler leaves his home, to airports, food & beverages, transportation, hotels & hospitality, shopping, and tourist attractions.
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