Illinois Muslims host Naperville first Halal Festival

Illinois Muslims host Naperville first Halal Festival

Illinois Muslims host Naperville first Halal Festival

Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce (ILMCC) hosted the inaugural Halal Fest in Naperville on August 5 to showcase the vibrant and diverse Muslim lifestyles of the Naperville and Greater Chicagoland area, representing cultures from around the world.

Coming together on Saturday at Frontier Park, Naperville, attendees had the opportunity to indulge in a rich array of experiences, including food, traditional attire, arts, culture, and more.

Illinois Muslims host Naperville first Halal Festival
The festival was held in Frontier Park in Naperville, Illinois, on August 5. More than 15,000 people attended.

“This organization needs to support and help and connect between the Muslim businesses so that they can grow,” said ILMCC President Shafeek Abubaker.

“Food vendors, over here, we have around 20 food vendors to give them an opportunity so that they can present their products, their food to the larger community,” he added.

Illinois Muslims host Naperville first Halal Festival
Shafeek Abubaker, President of the Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce (ILMCC), and his colleagues served as the festival’s host and organizer.

Opening doors to people of all faiths and backgrounds, the festival aimed to foster community unity and promote interfaith dialogue.

With thousands of attendees participating in the event, organizers of the Naperville Halal Fest plan to hold the event annually.

Illinois Muslims host Naperville first Halal Festival
An estimated crowd of thousands of people attended the inaugural Naperville Halal Fest Aug. 5, 2023 at Frontier Park in Naperville.

Naperville City Councilman Benny White was among attendants to support the inaugural event.

Similar events usually bring people together, sharing food and conversation.

Earlier this year, the North Carolina Muslim Festival brought hundreds of people together to build bridges with community members.

Last December, the Islamic center of Cambridge, Ontario, invited neighbors for a fun night of games, gifts, prizes and more in the annual Family Fun Night.

Also in Greater Lansing, the Islamic center hosted Salaam Peace Festival to bring different cultures together through exhibits and food.

Source: AboutIslam.net

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