Seattle, with a population of over 3.4 million in the US, may surprise some by not offering more halal food options; however, their scene is rapidly expanding and improving every year.

Shoka Salah of Noor RahmanInternational Halal Market in Auburn began his business to both secure financial stability and meet a community need. His store sells halal meat, culturally relevant items such as juwar flour, banadri coffee and frankincense as well as traditional spices and teas not readily available through Fred Meyer stores.