In terms of diet, the Hui people do not eat pigs, horses, donkeys, mules, dogs and all animals and animals that have died by themselves, and all birds and animals with ugly images, whether cattle, sheep, camels or chickens, must be read the name of Allah by imams or worshippers and then slaughtered, otherwise they cannot eat.
In terms of dress decoration, Hui men mostly wear white or black rimless hats, white clothes and black waistcoats; Hui women wear hijab, while the elderly wear black hijab.
In terms of birth naming, after the birth of Hui babies, imams should be invited to name them, or the names of elders should be used in turn according to their seniority.
In the rite of coming of age, Hui men have to undergo "circumcision" when they reach the age of 12, that is, cut off the excessive foreskin on their genitals; Hui women are also circumcised when they are 12 years old.
In terms of marriage and funeral, Hui marriage generally implements intra-clan marriage, but it is restricted to marry with nursing brothers and sisters; In addition, after the death of the Hui people, the burial ceremony is very particular, including mortuary, cleansing, drowning, coffin, Muslim funeral and other procedures.
In terms of festivals, traditional Hui festivals include Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha and Holy Day.
The above are the common customs and habits of Hui people, and the specific situation may vary according to regions and families.