Feeding West Philly 24/7

Heather Tenzer

Al-Bustan News Service documents a day in the life of Makkah Market, a 24/7 West Philly Halal marketplace and restaurant, where taxi drivers, students, workers, neighbors and worshippers from the nearby Masjid Al-Jamia can get a meal, shop, and socialize. A Palestinian-owned shop, Makkah Market serves as a hub for Philly’s thriving SWANA community.

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