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The Friday Round Up (2 Nov): halal cosmetics, Turkish beaches, Indonesian fashion and Chinese food favourites
It’s Friday once again, and this time we come to you following the celebration of Eid ul Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. This is one of the two major celebrations of the Islamic calendar, the other one being Eid ul Fitr which follows Ramadan.
In depth
An occasion like Eid which is celebrated by 1.8 billion Muslims around the world is the perfect moment to consider a question we’re often asked at Ogilvy Noor: can we really speak of a ‘Muslim consumer’? In this article we offer insights into the celebration of Eid ul Adha that demonstrate very clearly that whilst Muslims are a vast and diverse global community, the faith values that they share mean that there really is something that connects them together, and which the sensitive and smart marketer can reach out to.
Cheat sheet: sharp insights into Muslim consumer markets this week
If India passes Islamic banking laws it would be “likely to fetch India billions of dollars in investments”
Get a glimpse of the hajj rituals that have taken place over the last few days
Muslims earlier in the week have been celebrating Eid ul Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. See the celebrations happening around the world
Malay manufacturer to export halal Chinese food favourites to Mid East focusing on consumer peace of mind and quality
China debates regulations for its halal food business, which will affect its 20m Muslim population and wider exports
Indonesia aims to be Islamic fashion powerhouse
“Turkish beach resorts cater to pious Muslims”
A personal insight into “Muslim Women and the World of Cosmetics” and a cry for the cosmetics industry to pay attention
The halal cosmetics industry is expanding fast. This article looks at entrepreneurs on the rise in this growing sector
The halal business revolution in Southern Thailand: restaurants, boutiques, travel agents, insurance, hotels even flats for Muslim retirees