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HALAALgoods MARkET

At Waterfall Park from 24 - 26 September 2021

i f you think halaal food is just While the concept of halaal (lawful) is features a selection of carefully

usually associated with food, Jordaan
about samosas and chicken tikka,
curated, culturally diverse vendors
then think again. The upcoming
of our vendors come from outside
HalaalGoods Market (HGM) will explains that it actually applies to all from across South Africa. “At least 40%
aspects of a Muslim’s life – including
change the way you view halaal food. dress, grooming and finances. “HGM of Johannesburg,” says Jordaan. If
From Turkish pides to American-style incorporates the wider notion of halaal, a non-Muslim vendor applies to
corndogs and wings; dim sum to so you’ll find a lot more than just food sell food products, Jordaan’s team
paella; gelato to baklava and French at the market,” she adds. Headwraps, will consider their application,
macarons, South Africa’s first artisanal modest wear and even beard- as long as they have obtained
halaal food and design market will grooming products will be available. certification from a recognised
showcase halaal food and goods like halaal body in South Africa.
never before. “HGM represents and Although most of the vendors at HGM
celebrates the diversity of Muslim are Muslim, Jordaan is particularly Islam’s emphasis on protecting
communities around the world,” says proud that the market is inclusive the environment has also been
Fehmida Jordaan, HGM founder. of all cultures and religions and incorporated into HGM. For

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