Ka-Ching! The Economic Impact of Ramadan

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It was a chilly weekend in April as hungry diners waited to be seated at Usmania, which serves pungent halal Indian and Pakistani dishes. Inside


A Farm to Fridge Journey into the World of Halal: A MIDAN Webinar

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May 31, 2012 — “A Farm to Fridge Journey into the World of Halal: Expanding Opportunities for the Food and Nutrition Professional” was a webinar


Halal Finds a Home at University of Chicago

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An urban campus bristling with energy, the University of Chicago (UChicago) in Hyde Park is famous for its extraordinary number of Nobel Laureates. Its ivy-covered,


Sharing the Essence of Ramadan

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For their weekly staff meeting, Basma Jabbar’s coworkers usually order bagels and donuts. In Ramadan, however, it’s different. They choose not to do so out


In the Spirit of Ramadan

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If it’s Ramadan, there have got to be dates in the house. Here are some delicious recipes for this healthy yet deliciously sweet fruit. IFANCA


A Child’s First Fast

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Nothing brings families together like the month of Ramadan. It is a time of reflection, unity, peace, giving to the less fortunate and being grateful


From the Publisher’s Desk

From the Publisher’s Desk

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Assalamu Alaikum The awareness of halal in America was non-existent, just a couple of decades ago. Today, major media outlets cover halal issues regularly. Conferences


Editor’s Note

Editor’s Note

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Assalamu Alaikum May your Ramadan be blessed and we hope, inshallah, that this issue of Halal Consumer helps you prepare to make the most of


Summer 2012

Summer 2012

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IFANCA® to Discuss Challenges and Opportunities for Halal Foods in the Global Market at IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Las Vegas Session #256, Booth #225, June 25-28

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(June 28, 2012) — As part of the four-day-long IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo, Las Vegas, Dr. Chaudry, president, IFANCA; Dr. Salam A. Ibrahim,


IFANCA® Discusses Ethics of Religious Slaughter at “Global Gateways and Local Connections: Cities, Agriculture, and the Future of Food Systems Conference,” New York University, NY

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(June 20, 2012 - June 24, 2012) — New York University, NYC, will be hosting a conference titled "Global Gateways and Local Connections: Cities, Agriculture,


Muslim Community Adopts Obama’s “Let’s Move” Campaign Goals

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(June 5, 2012) — Mrs. Obama is the spirit behind Let’s Move!, a campaign to bring together community leaders, teachers, doctors, nurses, moms, and dads in