Memphis mosque foodies coax restaurants to go halal
Danish Siddiqui (center foreground, wearing Memphis shirt) prays with other Muslims at Memphis Islamic Center in Cordova during an 8 p.m. service Nov. 18. Siddiqui has organized a monthly program that encourages Memphis restaurants to add halal ("permissible" in Arabic) options to their menus. (Mike Kerr/Special to Daily Memphian)
A group of foodies at the Memphis Islamic Center encourages Memphis restaurants to add halal options to their menus. Their campaign won over restaurateurs at Mulan Bistro and BGR Burger Joint.