Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of PolkCounty. A small portion of the city extends into WarrenCounty. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as FortDes Moines which was shortened to “Des Moines” in 1857. It is named after the Des Moines River, which may have been adapted from the French Riviera des Moines, literally meaning “River of the Monks.” The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 91st in terms of population in the United States according to 2008 estimates with 556,230 residents according to United States Census Bureau. The city proper population was 198,682 at the 2000 census. The city has many outlets, stores, and shops that provide Muslim and Middle Eastern merchandize that includes Halal meat, Islamic Clothing, Groceries, Books, Clothing, Indian jewelry, wedding and marriage dresses.
Islamic stores and businesses includes ethnic products from countries such as India, Turkey, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran, Persian, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi-Arabia, Dubai, UAE, Jordan, Palestine, Morocco, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Yemen, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and many other countries.
Islamic businesses in Des Moines and surrounding areas of Iowa include some of the following stores.
1. Islamic Center of Des Moines
2. Muslim Community Organization
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