Illinois celebrates Muslims’ heritage, cuisine in largest halal festival
Some 15,000 individuals attended a halal food festival organized at Frontier Park in Naperville, Illinois, to celebrate its cultural diversity.
The Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce coordinated Naperville Halal Fest last week with assistance from other groups. Tickets were required to enter the festival. An estimated 15,000 individuals attended this festival including official delegations.
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.
Local exhibitors participated from a variety of nations, including Pakistan, Turkey, Jordan, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Mexico, France, Sri Lanka, Kyrgyzstan, Palestine, Lebanon, and Syria.
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli stated his admiration for the event, meeting a sizable Muslim community. He became very delighted to see the enormous crowd coming together.
According to the 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.