Mirza expressed satisfaction with the participants’ interest, adding that they have invited people from non-Muslim backgrounds as well to enjoy the richness of Islamic culture. In the event, the Greater Manchester Police, Royal Air Force and Home Office opened their stands for recruitment; they also explained their project to community members.

The event brought together many Muslim entrepreneurs and communities from across the country. Police officer A. Sardar explained the purpose of a stand by Greater Manchester Police force at the event. Sardar told Anadolu Agency there is “massive emphasis on police forces to become more diverse”.

“We have 120 Muslim officers within the Greater Manchester Police force,” he said, adding that they want to see the numbers go up. A charity stand gave people an opportunity to see the full-scale destruction and poor living conditions in the Palestinian city of Gaza through 3D virtual goggles.

Sara, one of the visitors at the expo, described the scene brought to her via latest technology used by Human Appeal. She said she can see destroyed buildings and children with worn-out clothes in Gaza.

A group of physicians and health professionals from Muslim Doctors Association provided free health check to visitors. Books by Muslim authors and non-Muslim writers on Islam were also on display for visitors.

War and Peace in Islam, a book by three authors, including Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin and other books were distributed at one of the book stalls at the event…The U.K.’s first Muslim lifestyle event was first launched in 2015.

Source: Anadolu Agency (AA)

According to a report by Thomson Reuters, Muslim consumer spending on food and lifestyle products and services was estimated at $1.8 trillion (£1.5tn) globally in 2014 and is projected to reach $2.6tn in 2020.

The Mocktail Company, a producer of non-alcoholic drinks for Muslims founded in Watford this year, is another successful business for a female Muslim businesswoman. “I’d always known growing up in Britain that the culture of being British and being Muslim sometimes conflicted, particularly at university when a lot of my friends were drinking,” founder Shahin Hussain told the BBC.

“And as I grew older I saw no-one had filled the gap in the market for non-alcoholic drinks aimed at Muslims.” The firm only launched three months ago and claims to have already sold 19,000 bottles of its non-alcoholic mojito, the Nojito.

It is also planning to release two new flavors including a strawberry daiquiri-inspired drink. Nazir’s business and other Muslim rising entrepreneurs in the UK would be exhibiting in Muslim Lifestyle Expo in Manchester on Saturday and Sunday October 29-30. He says that 60% of the 130 exhibitors taking part will be female entrepreneurs, showcasing everything from luxury prayer mats and Islamic toys, to fashion, accessories and cosmetics.

Source: AboutIslam.net