Eid al-Adha (the festival of sacrifice) is one of the two biggest Islamic holidays, alongside Eid al-Fitr (the end of Ramadan).

The ASEAN region's growing demand, combined with geographic proximity that reduces transportation costs, creates a substantial competitive edge for Vietnamese enterprises.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on June 12 held a get-together with the municipal representative board of the Muslim community and representatives of mosques and oratories on the occasion of the Raya Aidil Adha festival.

Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim has called on people to visit and meet each other to strengthen ties of friendship and reinforce solidarity in the community on the occasion of Hari Raya - the biggest festival of the year for Malaysian Muslims.

With nearly two billion Muslims in the world and rising demand for halal products, there is potentially a huge market for Vietnamese companies to exploit, experts said.

Fluctuations in supply chains and consumer demand in some ASEAN markets, which are home to many Muslims, have created unprecedented opportunities for Vietnamese exporters, industry insiders have said.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Ho Chi Minh City held a meeting with the representative committee of the local Muslim community on July 4 on the occasion of Raya Aidil Adha – a major holiday on the Islamic calendar.

Vietnam should focus on Malaysia for exports, especially food and beverages, during the post-pandemic economic recovery, heard a workshop held in Ho Chi Minh City on June 2.

President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee Do Van Chien on July 16 extended his best wishes to all Muslim dignitaries and followers in Vietnam on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha, Feast of the Sacrifice, which will take place from July 19-23 this year.

Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi announced on June 2 that the country decided to cancel the 2020 Haj pilgrimage as local Muslims are worried about the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Muslims in Indonesia began fasting for the Ramadan festive month on May 6.

The Indonesian government has assured a sufficient supply of staple foods during the Ramadan festive month of Muslims from May 6 to June 3.

Thousands of Muslim worshipers gathered at the National Monument (Monas) Square on February 21 to seek the mercy of almighty Allah for Indonesia ahead of this year’s general election.

With nearly 2 billion Muslims worldwide and demand for Halal products being worth around 2.3 trillion USD annually, there is potentially a huge market for Vietnamese firms to exploit, experts have said.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the Myanmar government to end military operations against Rohingya rebels in Rakhine state during the first public meeting on the country held by the UN Security Council in more than eight years.

With more than 1.6 billion followers, Islam is one of the largest religions in the world. In Vietnam, it is one of the country’s six major religions to be officially recognised.

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak expressed his hope that Muslims in general and those living in Malaysia in particular will take the occasion of the Eid al-Fitr holiday to promote peace and unity.

Ceremonies were held at 28 mosques across the Mekong Delta province of An Giang on May 26 to mark the beginning of Ramadan, the month of fasting for Muslims.

Governor of Jakarta, capital city of Indonesia, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama has been was declared suspect in a religious blasphemy case.

The Islamic community has continually been assisted in seeking employment and religious practice by all-level authorities, Muslim dignitaries have said.