Author Archives: Alina Afridi

How Global Brands Can Effectively Engage Muslim Audiences During the Festive Season

The festive season offers global brands an excellent opportunity to connect with diverse audiences, including the rapidly growing Muslim consumer base. With over 1.9 billion Muslims worldwide, representing nearly 25% of the global population (Pew Research Center), thoughtful engagement with this demographic can open new avenues for growth and loyalty. Three Key Takeaways Why the […]

Maximizing Donations from Muslim Donors During Ramadan: A Guide for Local Charities

Key Takeaways: Why Ramadan is a Unique Opportunity for Charities Ramadan holds immense significance for Muslims worldwide. It is a time of spiritual reflection, fasting, prayer, and an emphasis on charity. Obligatory charity (zakat) and voluntary giving (sadaqah) are integral to this holy month. For charities, this is the most generous season, with donations often […]

Tapping Into the Untapped: How to Capture the Halal Travel Boom This Coming Ramadan

Key Takeaways The halal travel market continues to grow exponentially, driven by the increasing demand for faith-friendly travel services. With the 2025 Ramadan season approaching, this represents a critical moment for organizations offering Umrah packages to capture the interest of millions of potential pilgrims. However, without effective marketing tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers, […]

Unlocking the Power of Charity Marketing to Muslims: Preparing for Ramadan Success

Key Takeaways Why Focus on Charity Marketing During Ramadan? Ramadan is a sacred time for Muslims, marked by fasting, reflection, and a heightened sense of charity. This holy month presents an unparalleled opportunity for charities to connect with Muslim audiences, who are especially motivated to give during this spiritually significant period. Muslims contribute billions globally […]

Ethical Fashion and the Palestine Cause: How Brands Are Leading the Way

Key Takeaways: Following last week’s blog on beauty brands advocating for Palestine (read here), this week, we’re highlighting fashion brands stepping up to support justice for Palestine. The ongoing humanitarian crisis underscores the need for businesses to use their platforms to raise awareness, provide aid, and uphold ethical values. Fashion Brands Advocating for Palestine The […]

Mainstream Beauty Brands Standing for Palestine: A Shift Toward Ethics and Humanity

Key Takeaways In today’s values-driven market, brands are increasingly called to balance profits with purpose. Lush Cosmetics has become a shining example of a company that actively supports humanitarian efforts in Palestine, emphasizing ethics, sustainability, and solidarity with communities affected by conflict. In partnership with like-minded brands such as Huda Beauty, FARSÁLI, Topicals, and SimiHaze […]

Reflecting on Missed Opportunities – How Inclusive Outreach Could Have Changed the 2024 Election Outcome

Key Takeaways: In the aftermath of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the analysis of voting patterns reveals a stark reality: white voters constituted the majority, while representation from ethnic minority groups, including Arab and Muslim voters, fell below expected levels. This disparity, highlighted in recent exit polls from The Washington Post (link), underscores a significant […]

Marketing to Muslims in the Digital Age: A Guide for Businesses

Key Takeaways: As a vibrant and rapidly expanding demographic, Muslims represent a significant market opportunity for businesses looking to engage diverse audiences. With over 1.9 billion Muslims globally and a projected economic footprint of approximately $4.9 trillion by 2025 (as reported by the State of the Global Islamic Economy 2022/2023), understanding how to effectively market […]

Enhancing Charity Marketing Strategies to Engage the Muslim Audience (Part 2)

Key Takeaways: In our previous blog (part 1), we covered how inclusivity, Ramadan-specific campaigns, and partnerships with Muslim influencers can help charities better engage Muslim audiences. Now, we turn our attention to leveraging digital marketing and creating long-term engagement strategies to sustain your charity’s relationship with Muslim donors. 1. Incorporate Digital Marketing Tactics Digital marketing […]

Enhancing Charity Marketing Strategies to Engage the Muslim Audience (Part 1)

Key Takeaways: Engaging the Muslim community is an important and often untapped opportunity for charities worldwide. With over 1.8 billion Muslims globally, many of whom consider charitable giving to be a core part of their faith, the potential for charitable organizations to make a meaningful connection with this audience is enormous. However, many charities fail […]