Naperville Halal Fest showcases the culinary customs with Halal cuisine

To celebrate the cultural diversity of the area, a sizable halal food festival was organized at Frontier Park in Naperville.

The Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce coordinated Naperville Halal Fest on Aug. 3 with assistance from other groups. Tickets were required to enter the festival. An estimated 15,000 individuals attended this festival.

Tariq Karim, the Pakistani consul general in Chicago, attended the festival with his diplomatic delegation as well. In addition to them, the consuls general of Turkmenistan and Indonesia took part. Numerous members of Congress, state senators, state representatives, and municipal elected officials were among the elected officials present at the occasion. Everyone was enthralled with the cultural performance of the evening.

Additionally, Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli made an appearance with his cabinet. The goal of the Halal Food Festival, according to the event’s organizers, is to showcase the rich cultural legacy and varied culinary customs associated with Halal cuisine. Chicago local exhibitors participated in this market from a variety of nations, including Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Mexico, France, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria. They set up delicious food stalls.

A great deal of people enjoyed their favorite foods, and the stall owners gained everyone’s affection by serving delectable meals at affordable prices. At the food festival, 200 different sorts of meals were created by shopkeepers from various countries. A schedule of good-natured events was set up for all the female festival visitors.

The entrance fee was $7, but parking was free. John, one of the guests, stated this was his first time attending a Muslim event. It is impossible to emphasize how good the halal meal was. Along from food, the focal point of the festival shifted to vendors offering apparel, trinkets, paper kites, and other goods. At these stalls, women went shopping.

There were bounce houses, pony and camel rides, and other kid-friendly activities available. All throughout the day, the kids played sports and had a great time. A wide range of additional events were also offered by the festival, such as face painting, henna, circus performances, a kid-friendly inflatable area, and a cultural mart.

Pakistani entrepreneurs in North America are celebrating culture and community in the top halal event of 2024, according to a speech made by Pakistan’s consul general Tariq Karim, who also highlighted the country’s halal food sectors.

Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli stated his admiration for the event, meeting a sizable Muslim community, and enjoying halal cuisine. He became very delighted to see the enormous crowd and that the festival is better than last year. At the 2024 Halal Festival, renowned entrepreneur Anisa Mathana was awarded the highest honor.

The distinguished position of community leader was bestowed upon Ahmed Abdul Qadeer. Chicago Muslim Police Officer Syed Qadri received the Excellence in Service Award at the Halal Festival 2024, where he also earned the Leadership Award. He has 18 years of police service under his belt.

According to Shafiq Abubakar, president of the Muslim Chamber of Commerce, these events are crucial to maintaining the unity of the Muslim community. The nonprofit Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce works to advance the economic growth of the Muslim community.