The Hui people are an ethnic group typically distinguished by their practice of Islam. They live in Northwestern China (Ningxia, Gansu, Xinjiang), but communities exist across the country.The Hui is descended from the Arabic and Persian merchants who came to China during the 7th century.

Most Hui are similar in culture to Han Chinese with the exception that they practice Islam and have some distinctive cultural characteristics. Islamism has played a vital role in the development of the Hui ethnic minority. The religious thought has influenced them in all walks of life. They reject the consumption of pork. Adult males wear white caps and females wear veils. The primary Hui festivals are Lesser Bairam (Kaizhai Festival, Eid-ul-Fitr), Korban (Corban, Zaisheng Festival). Lesser Bairam is celebrated on the first day of the 10th month and lasts three days. Relatives and friends are served with beef and mutton, and fired cakes which are their favorite food. Corban Festival is on the 10th day of the last month. They do not eat breakfast on the morning. After attending the mosque, they kill oxen and then share them with the poor families and relatives.