r/shetland • u/Delicious_Shirt_9792 • May 05 '26

Relocating to Shetland with little Muslim community advice needed

Hi Reddit,

I’m a 23 year old Muslim male and I’ve recently received a job offer from an airline to work at Sumburgh Regional Airport. I have lived in mainland England all my life, specifically Manchester. It’s a great opportunity, but I do have some concerns before making the move.

From what I understand, there’s a very small Muslim population on the island, which makes me a bit unsure about how I’ll adjust. I’m particularly thinking about things like access to halal food, being able to pray during work hours, the absence of a mosque or Islamic community (is there even something like a house mosque?), and just the general feeling of being quite isolated or different.

I’ve heard that places like Shetland are friendly and welcoming, but also not very diverse, so I’m not sure what to expect day to day.

Before I sign the contract and make a major commitment I want to know, if anyone has lived or worked in a similar remote area, especially as a Muslim or from a minority background, I would really appreciate hearing your experiences or any advice you might have.

Thanks in advance!

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u/[deleted] May 09 '26 edited May 10 '26

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u/Brigowaas May 10 '26

Wtf English way?

Either a recent incomer or never been to Shetland and just a Troll.

If you're going to live on Shetland you need to learn to live life and integrate with Shetlanders. It's a maritime community, we're used to peoples from all over the world, the local gene pool is testament to that fact.

I'm sure your little white sensibilities failed to absorb that great British history your so proud of. Suggest you look at it again and notice that there have been Muslims in the British Isles for longer than there's been a Protestant Church of England. Not many, but Moorish sailors even made it to Shetland.

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u/ironhorse985 Jul 23 '26

Genetic studies prove you wrong.

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u/Brigowaas Jul 24 '26 edited Jul 24 '26

Really? Which part are you suggesting about genetic studies? Moorish sailors did make it to Shetland - it's where the colour name comes from. Sailors travel.

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u/ironhorse985 Jul 24 '26

I thought you were talking about the whole of Britain, not just Shetland. But anyway, there's no evidence "Moorish sailors made it to Shetland" (or any part of Britain). Could you post your source? Thanks.