Ramadan 2023: Recipes, Menus & More

COVID created an opportunity to take a step back and focus on what Ramadan really stands for: practicing how to become a better version of yourself; engaging in meditation, prayer, and reflection; and making your home a sanctuary.

Nargis Hakim Rahman

Apr 9, 2022

Sticky Rice with Mango (or Bananas)Recipes

This version of Bangladeshi biron baath is one of my family's favorite Ramadan foods.

Nargis Hakim Rahman

Apr 9, 2022

This Street-Food Classic Will Become an At-Home Favorite with This Simple Recipe Recipes

Pack on the protein with this one!

Carlos Matias

Mar 15, 2022

Cream Rolls, Milk Fudge, and the Persistent Joy of Making Traditional Afghan Sweets for Eid al-Fitr People

For cookbook author Durkhanai Ayubi, celebrating Eid means making sweets with her mom and sisters. Even after a hard year, food remains a powerful constant for her and her family.

Durkhanai Ayubi

May 11, 2021

Ramadan, Dates, and the Evolution of a “Foreign” Food People

Both dates and Ramadan are perceived as fairly recent additions to American life, despite the fact both have significant history in America.

Fareeha Molvi

May 10, 2021

22 Celebratory Recipes to Make for Eid Recipes

Feast-worthy ideas to mark the end of Ramadan.

Sheela Prakash

May 4, 2021

10 Make-Ahead, Energy-Packed Recipes to Make for Suhoor Recipes

Here are 10 recipes that can also be made ahead, so they are ready for you before the sun rises.

Sheela Prakash

Mar 31, 2021

5 Easy, Wholesome Suhoor Meals for Ramadan Recipes

These nutrient-dense meals will help give you the energy you need for fasting.

Sheela Prakash

Apr 9, 2021

“This Year It’s Really Different.” On Celebrating Ramadan with Drive-by Grandparent Visits, Porch Drop-offs, and Lots of Cupcakes

The Way We Eat

Things might be a lot different this year, but Amanda is finding ways to make Ramadan feel festive.

Lauren Masur

May 17, 2020

Iftar, Samosas, and the Month of Infinite Blessings Lived on Zoom People

Preparing and enjoying iftar dishes has been one of the major ways my family has conjured the Ramadan spirit in our home this year.

Fareeha Molvi

May 5, 2020

Recipe: Seasonal Fruit Chaat Recipes

And it's all thanks to chaat masala.

Nazneen Hamilton

Jan 21, 2020

10 Eid al-Fitr Foods from Around the World Kitchen

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.

Sheela Prakash

Jun 3, 2019

The Ramadan Dish I Look Forward to, No Matter the Time of Year Recipes

Ramadan won’t fall during summertime again for another 20 years, but chole, black chickpeas cooked with cumin and onions, is perfect for every season.

Sumaiya Ahmed

Jun 1, 2019

Recipe: Chicken 65 Recipes

Spicy, crispy, and packed with flavor, Chicken 65 is considered an Indo-Chinese recipe; a cuisine that is hugely popular in both India and Pakistan.

Nazneen Hamilton

May 17, 2019

Recipe: Dahi Vadey Recipes

Dahi vadey, which literally translates to yogurt fritters, are fried chickpea-based fritters soaked in a savory yogurt base. The fritters are slightly tangy and a bit sour, thanks to the yogurt. They get their heat from the spices included in the batter and in the tadka, or tempering oil, that’s poured over right before serving. This dish is a classic staple of any Hyderbadi Indian iftar spread, and a requirement on my own family’s table.

Kaif Khan

May 1, 2019

Recipe: Lavender Namoora Recipes

Called namoora in Lebanon, basbousa in Egypt, and haressa in Syria and Palestine, this semolina sheet cake is often served throughout the Arab world and often during Eid Al-Fitr. With only a handful of ingredients and a straightforward technique, it is perhaps one of the easiest desserts you’re not making. This version from Amanda Saab, the writer behind Amanda’s Plate, is drenched in a lemon and lavender syrup, giving this already-fragrant cake a floral update.

Hali Bey Ramdene

May 1, 2019

Recipe: Sheer Khurma Recipes

This recipe for sheer khurma, or warm sweet vermicelli milk, is the recipe my grandmother, or Nani, made for Eid. This is a warming drink with a texture that also makes it a great dessert. The milky goodness of ghee-tossed vermicelli, warm saffron milk, chopped pistachios, and chewy, sweet dried dates, is a pure taste of Eid in Pakistan.

Sumayya Usmani

May 1, 2019

3 Moms on How They Help Their Teens Fast During Ramadan Skills

All three women, in keeping with Ramadan cultural traditions from around the world, prepare for Ramadan in ways big and small for themselves and their families.

Saadia Faruqi

Jun 1, 2018

Recipe: Instant Pot Kacchi Lamb Dum Biryani Recipes

Serving tender, aromatic lamb biryani for dinner (especially during Ramadan) just got easier, thanks to everyone’s favorite kitchen gadget: the Instant Pot. Because the popular electric pressure cooker releases steam at the end of the cook time, it mimics the traditional Indian “dum” style of cooking, in which a protein (in this case, lamb) is cooked slowly in steam.

Urvashi Pitre

May 30, 2018

What a Dietitian Feeds Her Family During Ramadan Skills

This is for all the working parents, professionals, and everyone who appreciates prepping a healthy and delicious Iftar meal in advance.

Nour Zibdeh

May 24, 2018

A Ramadan Meal Plan for a Week of Delicious and Nourishing Meals Recipes

Towards the end, Ramadan can start to make me feel zapped of both energy and ideas. I tackle this fatigue by revisiting my repertoire of easy-to-cook dishes.

Yvonne Maffei

Jun 16, 2017

What You Need to Know About Cooking Iftar for a Crowd Kitchen

It can be challenging to prepare an elaborate dinner while feeling the fatigue of fasting, but with these tips you’ll have all you need to host an iftar without a hitch.

Amanda Saab

Jun 16, 2017

5 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking During Ramadan Skills

If you're an old pro at preparing iftar or this is the first time you're making it on your own, there are a few considerations that will make cooking during Ramadan smoother.

Amanda Saab

Jun 13, 2017

How Ramadan Is Helping Me Slow Down and Become a More Mindful Cook People

Ramadan is both a physically and spiritually intense month of fasting. The fast allows time for self-reflection and purification of mind, body, and soul. Abstaining from all food and water from just before sunrise to sunset is no small feat, but taking the time to slow down and reflect can be be immensely rewarding. This year for Ramadan I’m choosing to slow things down a bit in the kitchen. I’m giving myself more time to cook and I’m working with simple, seasonal ingredients.

Yvonne Maffei

Jun 11, 2017

5 Ways to Make Ramadan Special for Your Kids Skills

Kids are not obligated to observe the Ramadan fast, but it’s important to keep them busy and involve them in the celebratory mode of the month. Here are a few suggestions to keep them interested and integrated all month long. Take the kids out with you during the day to do errands — especially those related to Ramadan activities.

Yvonne Maffei

Jun 8, 2017

What You Should Know Before Attending Your First Iftar Kitchen

The Iftar, or the breaking of the fast, is one of the most significant points in the day during Ramadan.

Yvonne Maffei

Jun 7, 2017

Carrying Home in a Sheet Cake Kitchen

Namoora holds a special place in my heart. This sweet semolina sheet cake speckled with almonds takes me back to my grandmother’s home in Dearborn, Michigan. Each crunchy bite of cake transports me to my childhood, when I did not understand the importance this decadent treat would have on my life. Like the preparation and planning for any major holiday, Eid Al-Fitr preparations begin a few days before the actual festivities and celebrations.

Amanda Saab

Jun 29, 2016

To Fast Yet Feast: 3 Muslim Women on How They Cook During Ramadan People

At the heart of Ramadan, the month-long Muslim holiday that runs from May 15 to June 14, is a powerful dichotomy: During the daylight hours, adherents steadfastly avoid consuming all food and drink, while at dusk, they indulge in extra-special, bountiful meals; feasts prepared without the benefit of tasting along the way.

Lauren Rothman

Jun 23, 2016

Eid and the Scent of Toasted Vermicelli People

The buildup to Eid, the celebratory holiday that marks the end of Ramazan (the Urdu pronunciation), begins past the 15th fast. The streets come alive with open-air markets, ablaze with colorful glass bangles, henna tattoo stalls, and festive outfits hanging in window displays. The food bazaars heave with the sweet, spiced aromas of fresh nuts, raisins, and savory snacks.

Sumayya Usmani

Jun 21, 2016

My Mother, the Motherland, and Chickpea Fritters Kitchen

As I hustle around my kitchen, I make a mental note of spices I need to buy before Ramadan. I am all out of coriander seeds, curry powder, and mustard seeds.

Kaif Khan

Jun 14, 2016

3 Muslims Share What It’s Like to Work During Ramadan Kitchen

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world abstain from food and drink during daylight hours and spend their evenings in prayer, reflection, and shared meals. In the Arab world, Ramadan brings shortened work hours for most employees, but in the U.S. and Europe, where Muslims are in the minority, it’s business as usual.

Sharon Van Epps

Jun 13, 2016

5 Tips for Preparing & Organizing the Ramadan Kitchen Groceries

Tackling a month’s worth of meals during Ramadan might seem similar to tackling a usual month’s meals, except for one key difference: You’re fasting for most of the time you’d usually spend doing meal prep. Trying to doing that on a nearly empty stomach isn’t exactly easy. That’s why taking the time to get ahead before Ramadan begins is so important.

Sheela Prakash

Jun 10, 2016

The Global Quilt of My Iftar Table Kitchen

Today Islam is no longer a religion that is just in the Middle East or Arabia. Generations have moved north, south, west, and further east. There are converts around the world; my husband being one of them, and with each person choosing Islam as their faith, another layer of culture and customs is added to the religious holiday, bringing more vibrancy, diversity, and color. Ramadan for me has changed so much from when I was younger and celebrated the month with my parents and siblings in London.

Nazneen Hamilton

Jun 8, 2016

What Is Ramadan?Kitchen

Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, begins at sundown on May 15.

Sharon Van Epps

Jun 6, 2016

8 Things I Wish Non-Muslims Knew About Ramadan Kitchen

The evening of June 5 will commence the month of Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims who will spend 30 days abstaining from food and drink and 30 nights in worship. Ramadan is, by turns, a challenge and a celebration, consisting of practices for self-betterment and traditions meant to elevate the soul.

Naila Kelani

Jun 1, 2016

Before and After Your Ramadan Fast: Foods for Suhoor and Iftar Kitchen

During the month of Ramadan, observers of Islam fast from sunrise to sunset. Learn more about the food associated with this practice.

Sheela Prakash

Jul 10, 2013

Recipes for Ramadan: A Mango Treat to Break the Fast Recipes

Mangoes are divine any time of year, but this month they are used in a special dish for Ramadan. Do you celebrate Ramadan with any specific treats or traditions? We caught up with Pakistani food blogger Shayma for some ideas on breaking the fast.“Ramadan” refers to the ninth month in the Islamic year, and it is the holiest month on the Islamic calendar.

Leela Cyd

Sep 8, 2010