DUBAI IFTAR-2 (Ramadan 2012)

DUBAI IFTAR (Ramadan 2012)Bastakiya, Old Town, Dubai, UAE©fullcircleIftar , refers to the evening meal when Muslims break their fast during the Islamic month of Ramadan. Iftar is one of the religious observances of Ramadan and is often done as a community, with people gathering to break their fast together. Iftar is done right after Maghrib (sunset) time. Traditionally, three dates are eaten to break the fast, in the tradition of the prophet Muhammed, who broke his fast in this manner.Many Muslims believe that feeding someone iftar as a form of charity is very rewarding and that it was practiced by Prophet Muhammad.Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iftar