During Ramadan — a month of prayer, abstinence, self-reflection and benevolence, which this year starts on 12 April — Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, foregoing food and drink, including water, until ...

This dish is a take on nasi goreng, an Indonesian style of fried rice that uses fish sauce, which delivers a great deal of umami to the dish. The great thing about this dish is that it can be enjoyed ...

Some of my earliest and fondest memories of Ramadan are of my family seated around a massive spread of food and drinks to break our fast. Iftar was a time to take a breath, come together and pray ...

SANTA CRUZ >> At sunset every night since May 16, Deana Rabiah and her family sit down to eat. They hadn’t eaten since before sunrise that day. Rabiah, 41, her husband Mahmoud Alnahlawi and their ...

Dates are a staple of the Ramadan table and a symbol of hospitality throughout the Middle East, where guests are traditionally greeted with dates and tea. The fruit has been cultivated since ...

In Dish Decoded we break down all the components, stories, and techniques behind a restaurant’s...well...dish that we’re obsessed with right now. The way Muslims ...

Originating from Palestine, Sambousek are savoury pastries filled with spiced ground meat Falafel are delectable, deep-fried balls made from ground chickpeas or fava beans Saandal is an exclusive ...

Planning your iftar menu does not have to be complicated. Whether you are craving something savoury, light, or sweet, these three quick recipes — Dim Alur Chop, Tuna Salad Sandwich, and the classic ...

As the sun sets each night during Ramadan, the call to prayer sounds on cellphones, in mosques — and, of course, in restaurants across Chicagoland. At many Muslim-owned establishments, diners and ...

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The table for iftar — the meal marking the end of a day’s fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan — is traditionally filled with chewy dates, water, bite-sized snacks and dishes that make an ...