LONDON: The world’s biggest and longest-running halal food festival returns to the UK capital, London, and is to be held on September 23-24, organizers have announced.
Now in its eighth year, the World Halal Food Festival will take place at the London Stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Formerly known as the London Halal Food Festival, this year’s celebration of halal cuisine promises to welcome thousands of halal food enthusiasts from around the world who can indulge in international halal delicacies and explore diverse shopping stalls over the weekend.
According to a statement from Algebra Festivals, the festival organizers: “Discover the culinary secrets of world-renowned celebrity chefs in live cooking demonstrations at the Tariq Halal Cookery Theatre, enjoy live performances by talented artists and captivating acts on the main stage, and don’t miss the fiery and often hilarious Halal Eat-Off competitions.”
“There is something for everyone, with an expanded Kids Zone, Dessert Zone, VIP Lounge, and much more, making this a family outing to remember,” it said.
The World Halal Festival has also announced that British chef and author Nadiya Hussain will be conducting a live cooking demonstration at the Tariq Halal Cookery Theatre on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. local time.
Nadiya Hussain recently released her new book, “Nadiya’s Simple Spices,” and her new series of the same name on BBC Two.
“Hosted by ‘Cooking With the Stars’ Shelina Permalloo, you can also witness live cooking demonstrations from Ali Rehman, the celebrated international food blogger, Omar Foster, runner-up in this year’s MasterChef competition, and the award-winning hit music producer Naughty Boy, who will be introducing his infamous ‘Naughty Boy Kitchen’ to the World Halal Food Festival for the first time ever,” Algebra Festivals shared.
The World Halal Food Festival is an all-encompassing event catering to everyone, both those who exclusively consume halal and those with a taste for exceptional cuisine.
Organized and overseen by Algebra Festivals, the team behind some of the world’s most prominent Muslim consumer events, including the London Muslim Shopping Festival at ExCel London and the London Eid Festival at Westfield London, the festival attracts hundreds of thousands of guests throughout the year.
The World Halal Food Festival has also announced the London Metropolitan Police as their community partner, with Western Union and the British Islamic Trade Association serving as co-partners, and Tariq Halal Meats as their official title sponsor.
Waleed Jahangir, managing director at Algebra Festivals, expressed his excitement: “We’re thrilled to return to the iconic London Stadium, situated right at the heart of the community, for the world’s premier halal food event of the year.”
He further said, “The World Halal Food Festival provides an opportunity for members of all communities to come together, experience global flavors all in one place, and create cherished memories with family and friends.”
Graham Gilmore, CEO of London Stadium said, “We are delighted to welcome back this incredible food festival for its third year at London Stadium. Our venue is a perfect fit for this event, bringing the food, music, and culture of the Muslim community to be enjoyed by all in the heart of East London.”
