DEAR HK MUSLIMS…

We are bored of curries, fed up with kebabs and to a certain extent, our halal pizzas. There’s also only so much tuna sandwiches we can have while the vegetarian options in HK for Muslim omnivores are not exactly tantalizing. At supermarkets and bakeries, we are tired of examining food label ingredients for drops of Alcohol or pinch of Gelatin.

Despite accounting for 4%+ of the population (300,000+) of Hong Kong, why are we Muslims so poorly served?

Evidently, the F&B, catering industry and restaurants in Hong Kong will not likely change their halal menu for the negligible 4% Muslim population in HK alone.

They might however change their menu for Muslim tourists & businesses (high spenders) from overseas.

For halal to breakthrough, we need to do some something N.E.W:

• Non-Muslim restaurants and cafes need to be explained/taught what halal really is.
• Encourage the growth of halal exports from HK; &
• We need to help boost Muslim tourism into Hong Kong from overseas.

As Muslims, we should actively introduce Hong Kong restaurants and cafes to halal food. This food type is founded on Islamic ideals of purity, cleanliness, promotion of health and wholesomeness.

To download, print and circulate a bilingual pamphlet among restaurants in your neighborhood, please click here. (available in September 2024)