Iftar recipes, ideas for suhoor and what to gift a friend who is fasting for Ramadan
It’s the holy month of Ramadan and a time for reflection, prayer and fasting for those who observe. It’s also a restorative time as friends and family gather together at sun-down to break their fast and enjoy a nourishing evening iftar meal.
Breaking fast with Medjoul dates
Many Muslims break their fast with Medjoul dates. They are referenced in the Quran, and Medjoul dates – or Medjool dates as they’re also known – are sweet and juicy and a tasty way to break a fast. They’re also packed with goodness and are high in fibre and potassium. If you’re not fasting, and your friends and family are, they’ll be thrilled with a gift of Medjoul dates.
What’s a thoughtful gift to take to an Iftar?
An iftar, the evening meal which follows a day of fasting, needs to be nourishing and plentiful. It’s also a time to invite people over. If you’re heading to an iftar, we have a delicious range of ethical gifts to take with you.
Gifts for an iftar
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Great Taste Award
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Great Taste Award
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Soil Association
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Great Taste Award
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Fairtrade
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Soil Association
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Great Taste Award
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Fairtrade
What to cook for Iftar?
In Palestine, people often begin iftar with a bowl of freekeh soup. A refreshing choice after a day of fasting, freekeh is also high in protein and fibre. Our recipe includes cardamom and a sprinkling of toasted almonds with a squeeze of lemon. It’s delicious!
Recipes for Iftar
Made with chicken, freekeh, Medjoul dates, almonds and spices, this is a generous dish and ideal for an iftar with friends and family
A nourishing salad of organic maftoul with an olive oil dressing and refreshing tomatoes and cucumber
A simple risotto recipe with freekeh and mushrooms, topped with toasted almonds, fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon
What to eat for suhoor?
A medjoul date smoothie is a simple, tasty and nutritious choice for suhoor, the pre-dawn meal eaten by Muslims before fasting during Ramadan. Another popular choice in Palestine is olive oil and za’atar – zeit and za’atar – eaten with bread and a boiled egg. For some of the Zaytoun team, a Medjoul date flapjack is a favourite, easy option early in the morning.
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