Market a destination for food, faith, and Ramadan staples

During the holy month of Ramadan, while fasting is important, so is food. And during Ramadan, all across the state, markets are central. Not only do they supply the ingredients for the holiday, they also connect people from all ethnicities who follow Islam. One such place is Besan’s International Market in San Bruno, right under the flight path of San Francisco International Airport. It’s essentially three businesses in one: a Halal butcher in the back, a kitchen for take-out and catering and a market that carries Arab, Middle Eastern and South Asian goods, from staples to snacks.

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Market a destination for food, faith, and Ramadan staples is an episode from California Foodways by Lisa Morehouse.

This episode is 0:12:30 long.

This episode was published on Jul 11, 2025.

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