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The Growing Halal Economy and Why Muslim Events Are a Critical Driver

Written by
Abubakar Sheriff
Published on
Mar 8, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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The halal economy is on an unprecedented rise, with experts predicting it could surpass $7.7 trillion by 2025. From halal food to Islamic finance, modest fashion, and halal tourism, sectors that align with Islamic principles are thriving. But despite this booming industry, there’s a significant gap—there is no single platform where Muslims can easily discover and engage with halal and Muslim events globally. This is where Qariyb steps in.

Why Muslim Events Are Key to the Halal Economy

1. Bridging Communities and Business

Muslim events aren’t just social gatherings—they’re a powerful tool for connecting businesses and communities. These events range from halal food expos and Islamic finance conferences to Ramadan festivals and Islamic cultural events. They help bring like-minded individuals together, facilitating the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and even partnerships that drive the growth of the halal economy.

But even with this global surge in Muslim-centered events, there’s still no centralized platform where people can easily discover them. Whether you're in London, Dubai, or Kuala Lumpur, finding local and international Muslim events that align with your interests is still a challenge.

2. Highlighting Innovations and Market Growth

Muslim events have become a launchpad for new businesses and ideas that cater to the halal economy. These events showcase everything from innovative halal products to Shariah-compliant investment opportunities, and even sustainable fashion. They are integral to showcasing how the halal economy is expanding into new sectors and evolving with time.

However, the lack of a streamlined platform to find and attend these events means innovation often goes under the radar. Businesses and consumers are left searching through multiple websites, social media pages, and event boards—missing out on key opportunities. This is where a centralized hub for discovering these events can make all the difference.

3. Educational and Community Empowerment

Beyond the business side, Muslim events play a crucial role in educating and empowering communities. These events often feature workshops, seminars, and lectures that provide insights on Shariah-compliant products, Islamic finance, and other key topics that are critical for Muslims living in today’s world.

Yet, despite the sheer volume of these events globally, there's no singular space that helps users easily find and attend these educational gatherings. Without a central platform, event organizers struggle to reach their target audience, and attendees miss out on valuable opportunities to enhance their knowledge and faith-driven decisions.

The Missing Piece: A Global Platform for Muslim and Halal Events

Despite the growth of the halal economy, there is no unified platform that serves as a go-to destination for discovering Muslim and halal events worldwide. Event organizers across different sectors (business, cultural, religious) face the challenge of reaching their audience effectively, while attendees struggle to find events that align with their interests and values.

This gap creates an inefficiency in the halal economy—there is so much happening, but no single place to discover it all.

Enter Qariyb: Connecting Muslims with Local and Global Events

This is where Qariyb comes in. Qariyb is designed to fill this gap by offering a centralized platform where Muslims can discover events that matter to them—whether they’re related to business, culture, religion, or community. From halal expos and Islamic finance workshops to Ramadan bazaars and cultural festivals, Qariyb ensures that Muslims can find the events that resonate with their interests—globally.

For event organizers, Qariyb offers an easy way to promote their events to a targeted, engaged audience. Whether it's a local gathering or a global conference, Qariyb helps events reach the right people at the right time, making it easier for businesses and individuals to connect, network, and engage in meaningful ways.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Muslim and Halal Events

The halal economy is growing rapidly, and Muslim events are at the heart of this growth. With the rise of virtual events, hybrid gatherings, and the ongoing demand for faith-driven products and services, there has never been a more critical time to centralize these events into one platform.

Qariyb is poised to become the go-to platform for discovering, organizing, and promoting Muslim and halal events worldwide. By empowering communities and connecting businesses, it plays a pivotal role in ensuring the halal economy continues to thrive and evolve.

Final Thought

The booming halal economy and the rising importance of Muslim events are undeniable. But with no platform currently serving as a global hub for these events, Qariyb is here to change that. It’s the missing piece that allows Muslims worldwide to easily discover and engage with events that align with their faith and values, creating opportunities for business growth, community empowerment, and global connections.

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