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.

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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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4 comments
i’m in Nairobi, Kenya
love the recipes any idea where i can buy fresh parsley’s for a salad.
Hi Joy, please try the supermarkets, especially Chandarana or Uchumi..also try the vegetable market at Ngara- close to fig tree
My Muslim friends here in the Philippines are very excited for Ramadan 2014. if it wouldn’t start tomorrow, then it would be on Sunday. I respect how much they cherish this occasion and also enjoy it, especially their Muslim delicacies. 😀 Happy Ramadan to everyone, dear friends and may your purpose be done. Cheers!!
Ramadan Greetings