HOOK : How Muslims from around the world observe Iftar in Ramadan, the breaking of their daily fast. THESIS STATEMENT : Ramadan holds a unique position in the hearts and minds of muslim community. It is a special time of the year where the blessings of Allah are showered upon the believers. The whole community fasts with an enthusiasm every evening, the mosques across the world are packed with Muslims listening to the Quran in the Special Tarawih prayer. WHAT IS IFTAR : The Iftar is the meal served at the end of the day during Ramadan , to break the day 's fast. In other words it is a snack served at sunset during every evening of Ramadan to break their daily fast. Iftar is one of the oldest rituals followed by Muslims all over the world. Ramadan is considered to be the holiest month in the entire year according to Islamic tradition. Ramadan occurs in the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar during which the whole Islamic community fasts during the daytime. They take a meal before dawn and end the fast after sunset with a special meal. No food or drink is consumed during the fast. It is believed believe that fasting teaches patience, modesty, and spirituality. The timings of …show more content…
It is important to maintain our energy levels and avoid the unhealthy food temptation that comes with the month. Combining healthy food choices with fasting resets one 's metabolism and can help to shed a few pounds and lowers cholesterol levels. It should be well-balanced and contain items from each food group, such as vegetables, cereals, meat, dairy products and fruits. Some people get sick during Ramadan because of their eating choices that the doctor actually orders them to stop fasting. Eating habits can either help to make the most of Ramadan or it can lead to the laziness and sicknesses that prevent too many people for maximizing the potential rewards that await