Ramzan 2021

Ramzan 2021

Ramzan being the holy festivals of Muslims symbolizes many things. It is a time to pray and improve moral character, practice self-restraint, and focus on positivity. This festival signifies fasting followed by sumptuous feast called Iftar. Around 1.6 billion people fast from dawn to dusk during this month. Iftar also known as Ftoor, is the evening meal with which Muslims end their fast every day and pray in the evening. Eid al-Fitr or the feast of breaking the fast or simply called Eid, marks the end of the festival of a month long fasting. It is celebrated in various forms in all across the world. Many restaurants celebrate Ramzan through various way by offering Iftar Thalis, Iftar Biryanis and takeaways for the festival. Few restaurant like Anjappar, The feast India Co and The Soul Company celebrates Ramzan during this Pandemic by providing Home deliveries of mouthwatering delicacies. The recipes from The Soul Company represented the Konkani Muslims and the Recipes from Kashmir including the Morrel Pulav. The recipes were curated by Shabana the chef of Ameez Kitchen Mumbai and Azmat Sarposh restaurant from Bangalore. The main idea was to bring home the savories and delicacies to our homes. The Feast India Company, is an Awadhi style restaurant which offered recipes like Warqi Parathas which is made out of milk and saffron, Dum Gosh Biryani or Awadhi Biryani, Kubani Ka Meetha which include soaked Apricots served with saffron and ice creams and Sheekh Phool Masala which is the marinated Kebabs with rose petals that’s juicy and just melts in the mouth. Lastly the Restaurant Anjappar celebrated Ramzan by offering a variety of bucket biryanis including veg and non-veg. With kebabs and a huge variety of starters served with beverages in reasonable prices. Ramzan is celebrated in various ways and forms in each part of the country and each recipe represents each state. This Ramzan indulge yourself in mouthwatering treats offered by these restaurants and celebrate Ramzan with your loved ones through this ongoing Pandemic in a safe and secure way. Ramzan 2021

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 RAMZAN MUBARAK – A HOLY MONTH OF PRAYERS, FASTING AND COMMUNITY

RAMZAN MUBARAK – A HOLY MONTH OF PRAYERS, FASTING AND COMMUNITY

Ramzan, also called as Ramadhan or Ramathan is the ninth month of Islamic Calendar. This lasts for twenty nine to thirty days by the presence of crescent moon on the day of Ramzan, which includes fasting from sunrise to sunset called Fard. People can only consume food at the predawn called Suhur and nightly meal that breaks their fast called Iftar. The people follow the Mecca timetable to break their fast. In some Islamic countries the cities are decorated with lights and lanterns, which is considered holy. Firecrackers are widely used to celebrate Ramzan and certain kinds of foods are very popular during this time. Ramzan, is considered to be a spiritual time and is believed to be a time for self- improvement and a time for increasing devotion. The fast begins at dawn and ends after sunset, people are prohibited from eating and drinking during this time. Ramzan is also believed that, this is a time for practice sacrifice, self- discipline, self-control and also a way of showing empathy for the less fortunate and hold charities. The ones unable to fast due to certain conditions are obligated to make-up for the missed days. The act of fasting during Ramzan is said to redirect the worldly attachments and a method to cleanse the soul, by freeing from harmful impurities. Muslims have a pre-fast meal before the dawn called Suhur and at sunset, they break their fast with a traditional short meal called Iftar and usually consume Dates first. Iftar consists of Juices, dates, milk, salad, kebabs, rice, lamb and rich desserts. The desserts are the most important part of the meal, which includes Kheer or baklava. These dishes are particularly made during Ramzan. The post dusk meal includes family gatherings with buffet style. In the Quran it states the Iftar is the most significant part of Ramzan and teaches to feed the needy. Ramzan also offers many food bazaars open up in all the cities, with lip smacking delicacies of both veg and Non-veg. The hustle of the markets is something everyone has to experience. Ramzan is a celebration for all, so regardless of the religion enjoy this period of brotherhood and bonding with all people. Hence wishing a heartfelt Ramzan to all! RAMZAN MUBARAK – A HOLY MONTH OF PRAYERS, FASTING AND COMMUNITY

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