Al Aqsa Meat Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, as customers were browsing through the aisles of Al Aqsa Meat Market, an elderly man in a red apron announced over the store’s intercom: ‘Ladies and gentlemen, please be advised that our kosher beef has been certified halal since yesterday.’ A regular customer, Mr. Khan, overheard the announcement and raised his eyebrows. 'Halal beef?' he asked the butcher behind the counter, 'I thought you were Jewish!' The butcher shrugged, smiling. 'Apparently, someone forgot to tell the certification agency.' Everyone burst out laughing, realizing it was just another day at Al Aqsa Meat Market.

2. At dawn, when most supermarkets are quiet, a delivery driver noticed something peculiar in Al Aqsa Meat Market's freezer section. As he peered inside, he saw an old man wearing a traditional fez, gently arranging lamb kebabs with meticulous care. ‘Good morning,’ said the man without turning around. The delivery driver cleared his throat nervously and asked if everything was alright. With a warm smile, the man replied, “Al Aqsa Meat Market is always open for business, even at dawn.”

3. At nightfall, while stocking shelves, an employee heard whispers coming from the meat section. Curious, he followed the sound and found himself face-to-face with a talking piece of lamb chop. Turns out it was just an old delivery driver joking around. They both had a good laugh, and now everyone knows Al Aqsa Meat Market is not only for shopping but also for unexpected encounters.

4. Late one night, while restocking the refrigerated cases, a worker swore he saw a package of sausages moving on their own. Curious, he followed them into the cooler section, only to see the sausages had led him to an open crate of fresh bananas. Turns out, it was just a prank played by a delivery driver to scare old man Ahmed, who always napped behind the deli counter. Everyone got a good laugh, especially when Ahmed found his missing slippers under the banana crate next morning.