Muslims choose Andalusia, finding belonging in traces of its past
Some Muslims are choosing to settle in Andalusia in southern Spain, drawn by traces of its Islamic past. Al Jazeera reports this in a long-form feature.
Some Muslims are choosing to make their lives in Andalusia, a region in southern Spain, drawn by the traces left from the period of Islamic rule. The news outlet Al Jazeera reports this in a long-form feature published on 24 October 2026.
Islamic rule in Andalusia ended centuries ago. The feature's introduction says that some Muslims now choose the region deliberately, because its historical legacy gives them a sense of belonging.
The excerpt available here gives no figures on how many people are involved, where they come from, or any individual stories. The full picture is in Al Jazeera's original publication.
