{
  "id": 3974938,
  "title": "Foz do Iguaçu launches Muslim-Friendly Program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/foz-do-iguacu-launches-muslim-friendly-program",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-28T13:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ANBA News Agency",
    "slug": "anba-news-agency",
    "url": "https://anba.com.br/en/foz-do-iguacu-launches-muslim-friendly-program/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Foz do Iguaçu, a Brazilian city on the border of Argentina and Paraguay, has introduced a Muslim-Friendly Program to bolster halal tourism. The initiative, spearheaded by the Islamic Beneficent Cultural Center (CCBI), partners with the city government and the local tourism industry. Certified businesses will display a seal, signifying their readiness to cater to Muslim travelers' needs and preferences. This program aims to establish Foz do Iguaçu as a premier destination for Muslims and deepen the local tourism sector's engagement with this market. The launch ceremony took place at the Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque, attended by religious leader Oussama El Zahed, Paraná Governor Carlos Massa Ratinho Junior, and various officials from the Union of Arab Chambers. Foz do Iguaçu boasts a substantial Muslim population and is renowned for its attractions, including the iconic Iguaçu Falls, Parque das Aves, and AquaFoz aquarium.",
  "summary": "The city government announced the initiative, which will certify local businesses prepared to serve Muslim tourists. The Union of Arab Chambers and Arab-Brazilian Chamber took part. The post Foz do Iguaçu launches Muslim-Friendly Program appeared first on ANBA News Agency .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}