At the opening of the 2nd Global Halal Brazil Business Forum (GHB), the chairman of FAMBRAS Halal, Mohamed Zoghbi, spoke about Brazil’s history as a supplier to Muslim markets.
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Brazilian entity Fambras will participate in the 26th edition of the International Book Biennial from July 2 to 10 at Expo Center Norte in the capital city of São Paulo. The stand’s attractions will be stories of Muslim inventors and the comic book ‘Khalil,’ which already has eight volumes.
Farm-to-table processes and environmental, social and governance practices must be transparent, well documented and communicated.
The companies BRF, Seara, and Marfrig, are working to ensure full traceability and sustainability for the halal market.
This year Eid Al-Adha takes place on July 20. Some countries, especially in the Gulf, declared a holiday from July 19 to 22. Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) is limited to Saudis and residents. Mosques are open but with distancing and reduced capacity.
CNA and FAMBRAS host the course ‘The Islamic World – Opportunities and challenges for Brazilian agribusiness in a post-pandemic scenario.’ There will be four classes from June 17 to July 8.
Halal training institute signed an agreement with the ABCC to redouble its educational efforts.
According to Brazil’s poultry industry association ABPA, halal-certified chicken exports were weaker in the lead-up to the holy month of Islam. Muslim associations federation Fambras also reported a drop in halal protein certificates for several countries.
In Brazil and the world over, the month of fasting in the Islamic calendar will be different this year. From April 23 to May 23, prayers and meals will happen indoors. Check out the schedule for Brazil.
A UAE-based Foundation and the Federation of Muslim Associations in Brazil invested about USD 23,000 between them to bring a water treatment station to Marsilac, in the southernmost end of the city.
Travelling to a Muslim country? Interacting with followers of Islam? Check out how to behave during the time believers fast from sunup to sundown.