Muslim shopping behavior was discussed by the president of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce during a course offered by Fambras and CNA. Orlando Leite Ribeiro, of Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture, spoke on exports to Islamic markets.
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The pilgrimage to Mecca is restricted to Saudi residents this year. Pilgrims are getting tested for Covid-19 and getting their temperatures taken. They will be required to undergo a quarantine at the end of their journey.
An unprecedented study commissioned by the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce found that the Arab community in Brazil numbers at 11.61 million, 45% of whom are in the A and B income brackets.
The Saudi Arabian government is accepting registration from non-national residents to join the religious pilgrimage due late July. Saudi medical professionals and security workers who have recovered will be selected to join the Hajj.
The pilgrimage to Mecca usually sees over 2 million flock to Mecca. It will take place from July 28 to August 2 this year, with limits on pilgrim numbers to prevent Covid-19 from spreading.
Products intended for consumption by Muslims were in discussion in the seventh webinar hosted by the Arab Brazilian Chamber, covering opportunities in sectors including tourism, pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics.
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.
Supreme judge and the president’s advisor on Religious Affairs and Islamic Relations Mahmoud Al-Habbash attended the 32nd International Conference for Muslims of Latin America & the Caribbean.
Every year, more than 2 million pilgrims from all over the world go to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to perform the fifth pillar of Islam. This year, Hajj runs from August 9 to 14, and Brazil is expected to send a group of approximately 200 people.
