Muslim life on & around campus

Maintained by the community

This page is kept up to date by community members. If something is missing or out of date, let the admins know (see Become a mentor for contact).

Prayer on campus

Ask your mentor or the community group where students pray on campus. Prayer times vary through the year, and a prayer-times app set to Saarbrücken is helpful.

Jumu’ah (Friday prayer)

Details about Friday prayer are shared in the community group.

Mosques in Saarbrücken

Several mosques serve different communities in and around Saarbrücken. Your mentor can recommend one close to where you live.

Halal food

• Look for halal butchers and supermarkets, which are often Turkish or Arab shops.
• On ingredient lists, watch out for: Schwein / Schweinefleisch (pork), Gelatine (usually pork unless labelled Rindergelatine or Halal), Alkohol / Wein (alcohol / wine).
• In cafeterias (Mensa), check the daily menu labels for vegetarian or fish options.

Ramadan during the semester

Exams and long summer days can overlap with Ramadan. Talk to your mentor about how others planned their studies and whether exam dates can be taken into account in your program.