The Iftar is the meal served at the end of the day during Ramadan, to break the day’s fast. Literally, it means “breakfast.” Iftar is served at sunset during each day of Ramadan, as Muslims break the daily fast. The other meal during Ramadan, which is taken in the morning (pre-dawn), is called suhoor. Fasting is one of the main components of observing the holy month of Ramadan, which is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is dedicated to fasting, abstinence, prayer, and service. In fact, the fast is one of the five pillars of Islam. During the month, all Muslims (aside from exempt groups such as the very young, the elderly, and the sick) are required to fast from sunrise to sunset.
