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Drinking alcohol is haram in Islam religion. Allah has ordered not to drink alcohol even in Quran Sharif. Alcohol has been prohibited because after drinking it a person loses his temper and wisdom. However, alcohol is banned in many Muslim countries of the world including Yemen and Sudan. But, there are many Muslim countries where liquor is sold in large quantities.

Alcohol is completely banned in many Muslim countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. But, in many Muslim countries including UAE, Bangladesh and Pakistan, consumption of alcohol is prohibited for Muslim citizens. But, non-Muslims can consume alcohol after obtaining the permit.

Kyrgyzstan

Among Muslim countries, alcohol is consumed in large quantities in Kyrgyzstan. According to the factsanddetails website, the Kyrgyz people, despite being Muslims, are known to drink large amounts of alcohol. It is common there to be seen drunk in public, especially during winter. Vodka is mostly drunk there. After that comes beer, sweet wine and sweet champagne. Kyrgyz people drink a lot of vodka and it is considered mandatory at almost every celebration or celebration.

uae

A large number of tourists come to UAE. Due to this, the ban on liquor has been relaxed for non-Muslims in the country. Consuming alcohol is prohibited for Muslim citizens in the UAE, but alcohol is made available to non-Muslim residents and tourists in a controlled manner.

The sale of alcohol is permitted in licensed restaurants, hotels or other appropriate venues in the UAE. Non-Muslim persons can drink alcohol in private residences, hotels or bars. But consumption of alcohol or being seen in an intoxicated state in public places is not tolerated at all.

Foreign tourists are allowed to bring limited quantity of liquor into the country for their personal use. According to world population review, in the year 2022, 0.8 liters of alcohol will be consumed per year in the country.

Pakistan

After independence, sale and consumption of alcohol was allowed in Pakistan for about three decades. But it was completely banned during the reign of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and this ban continued even after he left the post in 1977.

According to worldatlas, at present the Muslim community in the country is completely banned from making, selling or drinking alcohol. However, non-Muslim minorities are allowed to obtain liquor permits. These permits are often issued based on the financial status of the individual. Generally non-Muslims are allowed to possess about 5 bottles of wine and 100 bottles of beer a month. According to World Population Review, in the year 2022, 0.1 liter of alcohol will be consumed per year.

kazakhstan

According to 2020 data from the World Health Organization (WHO), the highest consumption of alcohol occurs in Kazakhstan. After this, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan are at second and third place. Tajikistan and Uzbekistan come after these countries.

kazakhstan: Per capita alcohol consumption was 9.3 liters in 2010, which decreased to 7.7 liters in 2016. In the year 2022 it was 5.4 litres.

Kyrgyzstan:Deficiency has been seen here also. In 2010, the per capita alcohol consumption was 10.2 litres, which came down to 6.2 liters in 2016. In 2022 it is 3.9 litres.

UzbekistanAlcohol consumption decreased to 2.7 liters per person in 2016 compared to 3.2 liters per person in 2010. In 2022 it will remain 2.1 litres.

turkmenistan:The per capita intake here was 6 liters in 2010, which decreased to 5.4 liters in 2016. Remained 3.0 liter in 2022.

tajikistanHere, alcohol consumption increased from 2.4 liters per person in 2010 to 3.3 liters in 2016. Whereas in 2022 it was 0.7 litres.

mauritania

In the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, located in western North Africa, it is completely prohibited for Muslims to possess, drink, sell or make alcohol. However, non-Muslims are allowed to consume alcohol in their homes or in hotels and restaurants that have a valid permit to sell alcohol.

egypt

Drinking alcohol is legal in Egypt, but it is banned in public places and the sale of alcohol to Muslims is prohibited during Ramadan. Alcohol is available in hotels, bars and approved tourist destinations, and some restaurants also serve it. Consuming alcohol on the roads or in a vehicle is illegal and a fine can also be imposed for it. According to the 2022 report of the world population review, 0.1 liter of alcohol was consumed per year in the country in 2022.

bangladesh

Even in Bangladesh, there are strict rules on drinking alcohol for Muslims. Non-Muslims can only purchase liquor with a permit and must be at least 21 years of age. There is only one liquor manufacturing company in the country – Keru.

Despite the restrictions, in 2024–25 Keru made its largest profit since its inception (British era)—about $10 million (Rs 84 crore).

This sale has increased mainly due to foreign citizens working in the country and about 1.5 lakh Hindu laborers working in tea gardens. About 10% of Bangladesh’s population is non-Muslim and they are the major consumers.

According to the company, their liquor is only sold to pre-drinkers and is not marketed. Their popular brands include Imperial Whiskey and Tsarina Vodka.