New Delhi, India

Is New Delhi safe for Muslim travelers?

New Delhi scores 4.9/10 on overall safety. About 14% of India's population is Muslim. Here's what the data and real reviews say.

4.9/10
Overall safety
Moderate
Composite safety model
Muslim population
14.2%
Census of India (2011)

Is New Delhi safe for Muslim travelers? (2026)

How safe is New Delhi overall?

New Delhi scores 4.9/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.

Muslim community and halal options in New Delhi

About 14% of India's population is Muslim (Census of India). New Delhi has an established Muslim community, so halal restaurants, mosques and prayer spaces are generally easy to find.

Muslim-friendly places in New Delhi

We've mapped 182 places relevant to Muslim travelers in New Delhi from open data (mosques, halal-friendly restaurants and community spots tagged on OpenStreetMap and Wikidata). Each one links back to its public source so you can verify it. See the list below.

Real reviews, not guesswork

Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed New Delhi, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.

Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score

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Frequently asked questions

Is New Delhi safe for Muslim travelers?

New Delhi scores 4.9/10. Experiences vary for Muslim travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.

Is New Delhi Muslim-friendly?

About 14% of India's population is Muslim (Census of India), so New Delhi has an established Muslim community with halal options and mosques. We've also mapped 182 halal-friendly restaurants, mosques and Muslim-relevant places in New Delhi from open data, each linking to its public source.

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