A Historic, First-Of-Its-Kind Halal Festival Debuts In NYC This October

Mark your calendars–NYC’s first-ever halal festival is heading to Queens this October, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend a day outdoors enjoying the crisp, fall weather! The event is being held by North America’s premier halal Insta-based food blog, MuslimFoodies. The blog was founded in NYC by Jiniya Azad, Sameen Choudhry, and Tahirah Baksh, and is dedicated to discovering and reviewing halal dining options for a growing community seeking quality halal eats. An estimated 5,000 attendees will take to the festival, which will feature an extensive selection of dishes from various culinary and cultural traditions, all adhering to halal standards. The inaugural event will feature 25 amazing food vendors, including: - Terry and Yaki - BK JANI - Dapur the Tios - Salaam Cola distributed by New Reliance Traders - The Original Caribbean King - Khyber Coffee & Tea House - Fevy’s Chicken - Heavyweights Cheesesteak - Fluffies Hot Chicken - & more! Hungry guests will be able to eat their way through all the best halal eats on Saturday, October 5th, from 12 pm to 8 pm in the parking lot of Long Island City’s nonprofit art gallery, performing arts venue, event space, and community center Culture Lab. A seating area will be provided at the festival, but since it’s being held only a few steps from Gantry Plaza State Park you can also enjoy your food on the waterfront with breathtaking views of Manhattan. NYC Halal Fest will celebrate the rich diversity of halal food available in NYC, offering attendees the opportunity to sample unique dishes that are often hard to find. The event aims to address the increasing demand for halal dining options and highlight the importance of accessibility to halal meat within the broader culinary and dining world. Beyond the food, prayer space accommodation will be provided inside the building until 5 pm. Learn more about NYC Halal Fest on MuslimFoodies’ website. 📍 Culture Lab LIC – 5-25 46th Ave, Long Island City (parking lot) 🗓 Saturday, October 5th, 2024 ⏰ 12 pm – 8 pm Source: https://secretnyc.co/nyc-halal-fest/