10 Heavenly Iftar Foods From Around The World

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21 May 2017

The blessed month of Ramadan is right around the corner. This means, every morning (for 30 days), one-fifth of the world’s population will unify to abstain from worldly pleasures. Almost 2 billion Muslims will wake up at dawn to observe a fast till dusk.

It’s almost mesmeric to see thousands of families and hundreds of nationalities to follow a single schedule of life. From their passport colour to their daily feast, everything differs YET the spirit of the holy month remains universal.

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5 Delicious Make-Ahead Iftar Snacks For Ramadan

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21 May 2017

Blessed and joyful as it is, the holy month of Ramadan can be a challenging time, especially when you have a hectic day. Hunger and thirst combined with a prevailing sense of restriction result in mood swings, arguments and boredom — things that are in total contradiction with the essence of fasting.

Food, as always takes up a great deal of time and effort not in just in our daily routine but in our minds too. So, instead of spending good hours trying to figure out what to cook in a cranky mood, it’s better to plan ahead.

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Homemade Chicken Biryani | Ramadan Special

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19 May 2017

Of all the delectable and affordable street foods in South Asia — biryani has been and continues to rule millions of hearts across the globe. This symbolic dish is more of a phenomenon than a mere food item.

Maybe it’s the tenderly cooked meat, the velvety potatoes or maybe it’s the irresistibly fluffy, fragrant steaming basmati rice, soaked in a mint chutney that wins hearts, but it’s rare to find someone who doesn’t love the scrumptious blend of meat, rice and spices.

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6 Frequently Asked Questions About Ramadan

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14 May 2017

The Holy Month of Ramadan may be a first for many this year; with new expats moving the the Middle East, there will be many individuals who have not experienced the time before.

If you're one of them - first of all, don't panic. Ramadan is a month of self-reflection and unity for fasting Muslims.

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Experience The True Spirit Of Ramadan At Mövenpick Ibn Battuta Gate

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10 May 2017

Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate will be welcoming the arrival of Ramadan with an extravagant buffet of dining options offering Indian, Italian, Arabic and Asian cuisine to ensure that you and your family share a truly unforgettable Iftar experience.

Welcome the arrival of Ramadan by celebrating the descent of the sun amidst the perfect backdrop of Al Bahou’s stunning 88 Arabic lanterns at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate.

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11 Delectable Middle Eastern Desserts

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22 April 2017

Anyone new to or living in the region MUST experience the many delicious Arabic desserts and Middle Eastern dishes on offer here.

If you don't believe us... Stop everything and close your eyes — think of the most heavenly melt-in-your-mouth delicious dessert you’ve ever eaten? Got it? Now forget that. Because we promise you, these Middle Eastern desserts will take spot no.1 on your list.

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A Guide to Hosting the Perfect Iftar

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5 June 2016

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The Holy Month is a time of reflection and generosity, in which Muslims try to do righteous deeds while also spending a lot of quality time with their friends and family.

Thus, Ramadan is known for its large Iftar gatherings where family and friends can share a meal, laugh, chat and practice religious prayers together after sunset.

So, how should you prepare your dinner table for the perfect Iftar?

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15 June 2015

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Six Simple Tips to Combat Dehydration While Fasting

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4 June 2015

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5 Fasting Tips for a Healthy Ramadan

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2 June 2015

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Fasting during Ramadan falls on every ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims worldwide call this the Holy Month; when they are encouraged to practice self-restraint by mainly fasting - no food and drinks, reflection in prayer, reading the Holy Quran and avoiding indulgent acts and things, in general.

This month, however, means that people who are fasting are also prone to dehydration and headaches as they give up food and drink during the day. There is such a thing as a more effective and healthier way to fast.