The state is preparing a feasibility study to slaughter animals and produce meat for the halal market, which follows Islamic rules. Companies are already interested in carrying out the project.
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The economic dynamism of the Muslim world was highlighted on Tuesday (28) at the closing of the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum, which discussed the halal market. The event was attended by over 2,000 participants, both in person and online.
The Halal Technical-Scientific Congress is taking place on the same days as the GHB Forum in São Paulo and featured the presentation of 12 scientific papers on its first day, Monday (27).
Brazil’s acting president, Geraldo Alckmin, spoke via video at the opening of the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum on Monday (27). He highlighted Brazil’s role in supplying the halal market and said this is linked to the country’s appreciation of all cultures and religions.
Brazilian company Alimentos Halal Brasil has already distributed more than 50 copies of a guide that instructs restaurants, hotels, and buffets on procedures for serving food to Muslims.
The Religious Council of Muslims of the Russian Federation is holding, starting Thursday (4), an event that includes a gathering of Islamic leaders, a Quran recitation contest, and a conference with authorities from other religions.
The award, promoted by a Saudi foundation, honors scholars in various fields such as Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science, as well as those recognized for Services to Islam. Applications are open until March 2026.
Islamic values and collaborative experiences between Muslims and non-Muslims in Latin America and the Arab World will be among the focuses of the online meetings that FAMBRAS and the World Council of Muslim Communities will hold in August.
The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, starts next Wednesday (4) for millions of followers of Islam.
The Brazilian designer, who has an established brand in the Middle East, developed a collection for the sacred period of Islam. The connection between Ramadan and the night is one of the themes, as Muslims fast during the day and gather to break their fast at dusk.
Along with the launch of the Halal Tourism Guide about a year and a half ago, the São Paulo State Department of Tourism and Travel has been promoting training to ensure that residents of São Paulo are ready to welcome tourists from this religion.
Sheikh Ali Momade, religious auditor at the FAMBRAS Halal certification body, writes an article for ANBA explaining the Islamic sacred period and its principles, which can inspire people of all religions. Ramadan begins on Friday (28) night.
Wearing a white garment, walking around the Kaaba, praying on the hills, performing the symbolic “stoning of the devil.” These are some of the rituals of the Hajj, which started on Friday (14) for Muslims in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia’s officials expect the number of pilgrims to exceed last year’s 1.8 million. Hajj officially begins on Friday (14).
