Ramadan in India

The Taj Mahal Mosque in India is the most important landmark in India for Muslims.

Muslims in India observe Ramadan with their own traditions and customs.[1] India has one of the largest Muslim populations in the world, and diverse Muslim groups are present throughout the countries with their own distinct traditions and customs.[1]

The roots of Islam in India date back to the Middle Ages, when Muslims first arrived in India.[2] Since then, Muslim communities in India have grown and developed their own Ramadan traditions.

A variety of foods and sweets are eaten during the iftar and suhur meals. Some notable foods include:[3][4]

Biryani is an Indian dish.

• Biryani
• Kebab
• Samosa:
• Gulab jamun
• Phirini: a traditional Ramadan dessert. It consists of a mixture of milk, semolina, sugar, and nuts, which is served cold and garnished with saffron.
• Lassi
• Saffron cake
• Lachcha
• Sewaiyan
• Maqooti, traditional food of Bihari Muslims

During Ramadan, mutual visits occur between Muslim families, neighbors and close friends of different religions. Greetings are exchanged, gifts are given, and many special banquets and social feasts are held.[4][5]

Indian cities celebrate Ramadan festivals that are colorful, full of activities and celebrations. For example, in Hyderabad, the famous Ramadan market, Sharman Ramdan Street, is held, where a variety of foods and sweets are sold. In Delhi, the "Fez Ka Jishn" festival is held, which include artistic performances and the presence of the "Musaharati", the person who calls people to wake up before the dawn call to prayer and eat the suhoor meal to prepare for fasting.[5][6]

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