A summary of the latest Islamic lifestyle news from around the world.

Bangladeshi readers hooked on the Ottoman Empire

Booksellers in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka marked the day the Ottoman Empire was founded, on 27 January, by sharing bestselling titles on the Ottomans, Daily Sabah reported. One bestseller is ‘The Ottoman Empire’ by Ali Muhammad Sallabi, first translated in 2019, and into its seventh edition. "This is a large volume and we normally don't publish such books unless there is a serious demand due to the financial risks involved. But our experience with this title has been very good," said Abdullah Khan, founder and director of Muhammad Publications, to Anadolu Agency. Other bestsellers include "Muhammad Al-Fatih" by Sallabi, "Unknown Chapter of Ottoman Empire" by Mustafa ArmaÄŸan, "Sultan Abdülhamid" by Sallabi, "Sanjak-e Usman" by Prince Mohammad Sajal and "Sultan Suleiman" by Kazi Abul Kalam Siddik. Interest in the Ottomans has been driven by the hugely popular Turkish TV shows "DiriliÅŸ ErtuÄŸrul" ("Resurrection ErtuÄŸrul") and "KuruluÅŸ Osman" ("The Ottoman").

2022 Edition Encyclopedia of Islam and the Islamic World launched

The "Encyclopedia of Islam and the Islamic World - 1st Edition" has been launched, added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offerings. The 1,100 page encyclopaedia, in two volumes, has 400 articles ranging from 250 to 5,000 word essays. Contributions are “experts from around the world - eminent scholars in anthropology, economics, history, law, literature, political science, religion, sociology, and women's studies - examine all aspects of one of the world's three great religions and its peoples.”

Islamic university planned for Latin America

Latin American Islamic associations signed an agreement to create the Latin American and Caribbean Islamic University, Arab News reported. Brazil’s Islamic Dissemination Centre for Latin America (CDIAL) and the Supreme Council of Imams and Islamic Affairs in Latin America and the Caribbean are behind the move, according to Arab News. It added that CDIAL and the council will be working with the Islamic University of Minnesota to provide academic courses and materials. Initially, it will have headquarters in Sao Paulo, with classes in Portuguese, and Mexico City, with classes in Spanish.

Halal cosmetics market to grow at CAGR of 11.6% to 2031

Demand for halal cosmetics is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% between 2021 and 2031, according to a new Future Market Insights report. The market was estimated at $474.7 million in 2021. The report noted that the halal cosmetics market is driven by the increasing demand for cruelty-free and vegan products, especially among the younger generation. “In terms of product type, the skincare segment will account for a notable share. An increasing number of consumers are gaining awareness regarding the use of impure ingredients in the cosmetic industry. Since skin care is a huge part of daily routine, consumers, men and women alike, are shifting towards halal skin care products,” the Global Banking and Finance Review reported. The report said the “US will lead the market in North America, accounting for above 82% of the share in 2021, while the UK will remain a strong market in Europe, exhibiting over 16% year-on-year growth in 2021. Germany and France will emerge as lucrative markets for halal cosmetic sales in Europe. Demand from Japan and South Korea will increase considerably over the forecast period.”

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