Mufti Kamil Hazrat Samigullin in Brazil spoke about the development of HalalLifeStyle in Tatarstan

Mufti Kamil Hazrat Samigullin in Brazil spoke about the development of HalalLifeStyle in Tatarstan

On the 9th day of the month of Rabi al-akhir (October 24) in Sao Paulo (Brazil) during the Global Halal Brazil Business Forum 2023, the main purpose of which is to strengthen relations between Latin America and Arab countries, Mufti of the Republic of Tatarstan Kamil Hazrat Samigullin made a report.

Mufti Kamil Hazrat told the experts of halal industry from all over the world about the experience of Tatarstan in the realization of HalalLifeStyle concept. It was a discovery for the conference participants that one of the regions of Russia is actively developing Muslim infrastructure, halal production and service. It is worth noting that during the event in his speech the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply of Brazil Carlos Favaro thanked the delegation of the Republic of Tatarstan for participation and informative speeches at the sessions of the business forum.

In 2018, on behalf of the Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, a "Resolution: On Approval of the Action Plan ("road map") for the development of halal lifestyle (Halal Life Style)" was developed.

In general the following directions in the concept are highlighted:

  • Halal Food.
  • Islamic Finance Sector (Islamic Finance)
  • Halal Travel Sector (Halal Tourism)
  • Halal Modest Fashion Sector (strict clothing industry)
  • Halal Media (Halal Media Sector)
  • Halal Health Industry and Pharmaceuticals.


  • The Republic of Tatarstan is a Muslim region of Russia, which, following the roadmap, is actively developing HalalLifeStyle. Tatarstan has 1560 mosques, a multi-stage system of Islamic education with 8 madrassas, the Russian Islamic Institute and the Bulgarian Islamic Academy. Halal infrastructure is actively developing in the region: mosques, educational centers are being built, prayer rooms are being opened in public spaces, new financial projects are being launched, IT-technologies are being adapted, the number of enterprises producing halal products and services is increasing, the halal catering market is growing, as well as its quality level.

    At the end of his speech Mufti Kamil Hazrat invited the forum participants to the XV International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum", which will be held on May 14-19, 2024 in Kazan. 

    Source: MSD of RT