Explore free, virtual resources to help you learn about and celebrate Ramadan, celebrated this year from April 2-May 2. Read on to learn more!

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"One of the basic institutions, or five pillars, of Islam, Ramadan is the Islamic holy month of fasting. It is the ninth month on the Islamic calendar, which is based on a lunar cycle. Ramadan begins and ends with the official sighting of the new moon. During the month-long fast, able-bodied adults and older children fast during the daylight hours from dawn to dusk."

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Use our AtoZ World Food resource to explore recipes for dishes that break the Ramadan fast such as anda aloo (egg and potato curry), baklava, baquorah and more. Learn more about them below.

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  • Anda aloo (egg potato curry) from Pakistan

    • This dish makes a tasty dinner entrée for iftar during Ramadan. Iftar is the meal at the end of the day to break the day’s fast. In this recipe, mild and buttery potatoes take on curry flavors that complement the hard-boiled eggs, while mustard oil helps bring out the full flavors of each ingredient.

  • Baklava from Kosovo

    • Baklava is a traditional, layered pastry. Many believe it originated in Turkey. Often, the recipe for baklava is passed down in families from generation to generation. The rich, sweet dessert is served at special occasions including Ramadan and on Eid Al-Fitr. In Istanbul, the 15th of Ramadan was known as the day for the Baklava Procession.  Due to the vast rule of Ottoman Empire, baklava is a staple of many cuisines, particularly Greek and Balkan.

  • Baqourah from Oman

    • Baqourah is a favorite party and festival dish in Oman, particularly during the Ramadan season. Depending on the type and amount of hot peppers used, baqourah can pack quite a punch! These spicy fried vegetable and dough fritters call for gram flour, which is made from powdered garbanzo beans, making them an easy and delicious gluten-free option.

  • Balaleet from the United Arab Emirates

    • Balaleet is an Indian-inspired Qatari breakfast dish composed of fried sweet vermicelli served with a saffron omelet. The sweet-savory combination makes for an unusual combo, given the crunchiness of sweet fried vermicelli contrasting with the savory soft omelet. This dish is also served for Iftar, the breaking of the fast during Ramadan.