13 Foods To Eat During Ramadhan

Ramadan is described as the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. During this holy Islamic month, Islam faithful fast from sunrise (Sahour) to sunset (Iftar).

During Ramadan, two main meals are served; the Suhoor, served before dawn it is a heavy and hearty meal intended to last throughout the day. The Iftar is served after sunset observed by breaking the fast with eating dates before any other meal.

Both the Suhoor and Iftar meals usually contain fresh fruit, vegetables, halal meats, bread, cheeses, and sweets.

We have a list of some foods that are served around the world at Ramadan Suhoor and Iftar.

Dates

Apart from the fact that they’re sweet and may have some calories, they’re also very healthy. They contain vitamin B6, are good anti-oxidants and they’re high in fibre. We recommend this for Ramadhan.

 

 

 

 Chabbakia

 

This is a Moroccan dessert made of fried dough flavoured with orange blossom water and coated with sesame seeds and honey.

 

 

 

 

Paomo

 

This is a Chinese bread and mutton soup that you can easily prepare after the day is over.

 

 

 

 

 

Ramazan Kebabi

It is a Turkish dish made with lamb, onions, yoghurt, and pita bread.

 

 

 

 

 

Chapatis

You can have this unleavened flatbread and roll it with vegetables or meat.

 

 

 

Lavash

This is a soft, thin Armenian and Azerbaijan cracker bread which you can also have during Ramadhan.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                               

                         

Fattoush

This is a salad made of vegetables and pita bread. Popular in Arabian countries

 

 

 

 

 

Tabbouleh

This is another Middle Eastern salad made with fresh tomatoes, parsley, garlic, and bulgur wheat.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                               

Fasulia

This stew is made with green beans and meat popular in North Africa and the Middle East.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                    

Bamia

This stew is made with meat and okra popular in North Africa and the Middle East as well.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

Qatayef

This is a type of Arabic pancake filled with sweet cheese and nuts. This can be taken in the morning before you begin your prayers.

 

 

 

 

Fulmedammes

This is a topping prepared with fava beans cooked with garlic and then spread on bread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                              

Kolak

This is a tasty fruit dessert made with palm sugar, coconut milk, and pandanus leaf. Fruits such as jackfruit or banana are added, or mung beans.

 

 

 

 

 

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