Ramadan is an important time for Muslims worldwide, particularly in the United States. During this holy month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset and spend time in extra worship, prayer, and reflection. In the last ten days of Ramadan, the focus shifts to preparing for the Eid Ul Fitr celebration that marks the end of Ramadan.
A sizeable proportion of the feast usually entails the consumption of halal meat, especially beef, and lamb. For most Muslims, buying halal meat is inevitable, and many seek custom meat slaughterhouses that meet their religious requirements.
One such custom meat slaughterhouse is Danmar Farms, located in Sumner, Washington. An agricultural facility, Danmar Farms, has two separate buildings on the property, one for the slaughter and processing of poultry and another for the slaughter and processing of cows and lambs. The methods employed at the facility were developed to meet state and religious standards.
At Danmar Farms, chickens are stunned using electrical current before slaughter, and the slaughtering process is witnessed and overseen by Islamic Scholars and certified Halal inspectors. Following the slaughter, the carcasses are subjected to mechanical jointing, and from there, each section is thoroughly inspected. All of the workers at the facility are familiar with the Islamic protocol for the handling and recognition of Halal meat and can ensure that all of the animals are slaughtered in a manner permissible by Islamic rules and regulations.
Lamb and cow slaughtering function a bit differently than poultry slaughtering. Both halal and non-halal animals are brought to a separate facility to be slaughtered and processed. There, the animals are stunned using a pneumatically operated bolt stunner before being slaughtered. Once the animals have been slaughtered and the meat has been processed, the meat is divided into two groups: Halal and non-Halal. All of the products labeled as Halal are subject to further inspection by Muslim butchers and certified Halal inspectors.
The employees of Danmar Farms have always been proud to serve the Muslim community and understand that for many, the observance of religious holidays such as Ramadan is deeply emotional and meaningful. At Danmar Farms, providing the highest quality meat to the Muslim community is not just a business but a mission. Every Ramadan, they strive to provide fresh, safe, and wholesome meat to honor the holiday.
At Danmar Farms, they believe that the right to practice one’s religion is a fundamental human right. They work hard to ensure that the demands of the Muslim community in the United States are met and that they can partake in the joy and festivities of Ramadan without compromising their faith. They take great pride in making sure that the meat they produce meets both the high standards set by the Muslim community and the requirements of the government.