Saad Wholesale Meats

In 1973, Aref Saad emigrated from Lebanon to the United States. It was several years before Saad was able to send for the rest of his family and open up his own shop. Saad's humble beginnings landed him first in a factory, working seven days a week to provide for his family. Coming from a long line of butchers, Saad recognized the demand for quality halal meat in an area that was swiftly becoming the most highly concentrated area of Muslims outside of the Middle East. In 1976, Saad established Saad Wholesale Meats in historic Eastern Market in Detroit. With a small loan and personal savings, Saad was finally able to start his own butcher shop. With a name like Saad, the community was already