International exhibition Moscow Halal Expo 2013, which took place between June 13 and 16 in the 75th exhibition hall of All-Russia Exhibition Center, was visited by more than 10 thousand people from over 30 countries.

It is worth noting that the opening ceremony alone was attended by tens of world’s leading experts in Islamic finance and halal industry, some 20 international delegations and several thousand common visitors.

During the opening ceremony, Head of Russia Muftis Council, leader of Russia’s Muslims mufti sheikh Ravil Gaynutdin delivered a speech to the audience. In his address, he called for Muslim businessmen to maintain high moral level and fair trade competition. Other speakers included delegates of Moscow City Government and traditional religions, foreign delegates and the exhibition’s platinum partner company Risalat Holding.

In the course of the business programme, exhibition has simultaneously hosted IV Islamic Finance and Investment Forum and IV Moscow International Halal Congress.

The exhibition also hosted three sessions of Muslim Youth Forum, International Festival “Islamic Style” and Halal Food Show.

RMC press service