{"id":5144,"date":"2021-04-16T12:30:08","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T12:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/?p=5144"},"modified":"2024-10-22T09:12:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T09:12:35","slug":"insiders-guide-to-iftar-etiquettes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/insiders-guide-to-iftar-etiquettes","title":{"rendered":"Insider&#8217;s Guide to Iftar Etiquettes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spirit of Ramadan is all around, and everybody is preparing to fast from dawn to sunset. Indulging in a wholesome Iftar meal is an exciting part of the holy month of Ramadan. <strong>Iftar<\/strong> is the traditional meal relished by Muslims for breaking the fast after the sunset. It is of utmost importance to all. Being invited over for an Iftar meal is considered a highly respected gesture. If you have been invited to an Iftar party this year, then you should know certain things before attending the event. Here&#8217;s an insider&#8217;s guide to Iftar etiquettes that will help you prepare in the best manner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/insiders-guide-to-iftar-etiquettes\/#Repondez_sil_vous_plait_RSVP\" title=\"R\u00e9pondez s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet (RSVP)\">R\u00e9pondez s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet (RSVP)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/insiders-guide-to-iftar-etiquettes\/#Dress_Decently\" title=\"Dress Decently\">Dress Decently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/insiders-guide-to-iftar-etiquettes\/#Take_Along_a_Gift\" title=\"Take Along a Gift\">Take Along a Gift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/insiders-guide-to-iftar-etiquettes\/#Be_Punctual\" title=\"Be Punctual\">Be Punctual<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/insiders-guide-to-iftar-etiquettes\/#Dont_Eat_or_Drink_Before_Adhan_Prayer\" title=\"Don&#8217;t Eat or Drink Before Adhan Prayer\">Don&#8217;t Eat or Drink Before Adhan Prayer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/insiders-guide-to-iftar-etiquettes\/#Eat_As_You_Please\" title=\"Eat As You Please\">Eat As You Please<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/blog\/insiders-guide-to-iftar-etiquettes\/#Avoid_the_Consumption_of_Tobacco_in_Any_Form\" title=\"Avoid the Consumption of Tobacco in Any Form\">Avoid the Consumption of Tobacco in Any Form<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repondez_sil_vous_plait_RSVP\"><\/span>R\u00e9pondez s&#8217;il vous pla\u00eet (RSVP)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first and the foremost thing one should do when they get an invitation to Iftar is to respond to it at least 2 days before the D-day. Not responding to an Iftar invitation might come across as rude.\u00a0 Let your host know that you will be or won\u2019t be able to attend the meal so that the arrangements are made accordingly. It will help the host avoid any last-minute chaos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dress_Decently\"><\/span>Dress Decently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ramadan is a holy month of self-reflection and prayer, and people love following a traditional approach of dressing during this time. Wear something that is not revealing or too tight, making your attire modest and decent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Along_a_Gift\"><\/span>Take Along a Gift<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking along a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/gifts\/ramadan\">gift during Iftar<\/a> is not a mandate, but getting one will surely make the host feel special and appreciated. Thank your friends for inviting you to such a precious event by taking along flowers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/sweets\/ramadan\">Ramadan sweets<\/a>, cake or chocolates. Make sure you don&#8217;t give anything that is alcoholic or restricted during Ramadan. You can also take along a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnp.ae\/dates\">box of dates<\/a> to show your gestures.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_Punctual\"><\/span>Be Punctual<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iftar is that time of the day when people break their fast, after the sunset. So, being on time is an important aspect of Iftar. Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the Adhan (Arabic prayer). You can check out the timings for daily Adhan in the UAE online.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Eat_or_Drink_Before_Adhan_Prayer\"><\/span>Don&#8217;t Eat or Drink Before Adhan Prayer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the food is served before the prayer, do not start eating before everyone is settled, and Adhan is heard. Listening to Adhan is an important part of Iftar, and eating or drinking before the prayer is considered disrespectful.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_As_You_Please\"><\/span>Eat As You Please<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iftar does not have any set pattern for the consumption of the food served. You are free to eat in whatever way you wish to. Most Muslims break their fast by having a date and a glass of water first, while others might start by savouring Iftar sweets. You can enjoy your meal as you please.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_the_Consumption_of_Tobacco_in_Any_Form\"><\/span>Avoid the Consumption of Tobacco in Any Form<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iftar is a sacred practice, and thus, respecting the sentiments of the people around is important. Do not smoke or consume any elements containing tobacco, right on the table or in front of your Muslim friends. Avoid consuming such things throughout the evening. Otherwise, you can excuse yourself and go to a designated smoking area for such activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The spirit of Ramadan is all around, and everybody is preparing to fast from dawn to sunset. Indulging in a wholesome Iftar meal is an exciting part of the holy month of Ramadan. Iftar is the traditional meal relished by Muslims for breaking the fast after the sunset. It is of utmost importance to all. 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