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Iftar Foodie Trail
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Best Time: Open
Price Per Person: USD 50
Tour Attraction: Ramadan Evening at Jama Masjid
Tour Detail
Overview
Ramadan is a month-long holy observance in the Islamic faith, where Muslims fast from Sunrise to Sunset. During this time, food plays an important role in the breaking of the fast, or iftar, which takes place after Sunset each day.
Ramadan food typically includes dates, which are considered a symbolic fruit in Islam and are often the first food consumed during iftar. Other popular dishes include samosas, pakoras, and other fried or baked snacks. Soups and stews such as lentil soup, chicken soup, and harira are also common, as they are filling and provide nourishment after a long day of fasting.
In addition to savory dishes, sweet treats are also an important part of Ramadan food. Many households prepare special desserts such as baklava, kunafa, and qatayef. Drinks such as lemonade, tamarind juice, and other fruit juices are also popular during Ramadan.
Ramadan is also a time for community and sharing, and it is common for families and friends to gather for iftar meals. In some cultures, it is customary to share food with neighbors and the less fortunate during Ramadan as a form of charity and goodwill.
Overall, Ramadan food plays an important role in the observance of this holy month, bringing people together and providing nourishment after a day of fasting.
Tour Details
Delhi Foodie Trail: The thousands of glittering lights and hundreds of food joints on the streets of Old Delhi around Jama Masjid are populated by people to break their fast-during Ramadan evenings. It’s a sight to believe and a foodie’s ultimate experience. Old Delhi is a great place to explore street food that has been running down these lanes for centuries. The aroma of Iftar delicacies will definitely overflow your gastronomical sensories.
Our guides will fill you with unheard stories and myths, the importance of Ramadan &Iftar and of course the food that will leave you tempting for more. Enjoy this Iftar Foodie Trail designed perfectly to make you enjoy the charm of Old Delhi through its labyrinth of heritage buildings and irresistible food.
There are hundreds of makeshift kebab stalls and sweet stalls that pop up around Ramadan. For starters, one can try the tikkas, the sheiks, the minced meat samosas, and if you are lucky, some galauti that you might chance upon. A Ramadan meal is not going to be light by any chance when there are Red Meat Biryani, Nihari and Fried Chicken for dinner. The most important part of the meal is the dessert here, don’t miss the Shahi Tukda and Phirni.
Refreshments like Sharbats also line up the streets after every mile to respite you from the Delhi summer.
You will be picked up and dropped from our city hotel.
The above price includes:
- Sightseeing by air-conditioned vehicle as per the programme.
- Services of local English-Speaking Guide as per programme.
- Monument Fee to the places visited as per the itinerary. (If any)
- Presently Applicable Taxes.
- 01 bottled water per person per day
Price does not include:
- Personal expenses such as hard or soft drinks, telephone calls or tip etc.
- Any additional expenses caused by disturbance in program due to weather conditions, sickness, natural disasters, riots etc.
- Liability for or insurance against injury, loss of life, accidents, or loss of goods.
- Camera Fees.
Please Note:
(1) The above price is based on a minimum of 02 people travelling together.
(2) We also provide meet and greet services in Delhi as under: -
- Upon your arrival, our good English-speaking office representative will wait for you at Delhi airport with a placard in his hand. Seeing your name on his placard you recognize him easily.
- He welcomes you at the airport with a smile & fresh marigold flower garlands and provides travel documents, cookies & one mineral water bottle for each person. He will take you from the airport to your hotel and will help you check in at the hotel.
- He explains all your travel documents and necessary travel related terms, cautions & informative tips.
- Our extra services for the above meet and greet services will be USD 60 for two people.
- Apart from this we also provide pre-post tour services, if you wish we take you to Agra to witness Taj Mahal, epitome of love or vibrant Jaipur, a historical pink city.
Please advise if you wish to avail other services through us.
Frequently asked questions
Q-What is iftar food?
A-Iftar food refers to the meal that Muslims eat after breaking their fast during the holy month of Ramadan.
Q-What are some traditional iftar foods?
A-Some traditional iftar foods include dates, samosas, pakoras, lentil soup, chicken soup, harira, kebabs, biryani, and other savory dishes. Sweet treats like baklava, kunafa, and qatayef are also popular.
Q-Can I eat anything I want during iftar?
A-While there are no strict rules about what can or cannot be eaten during iftar, it is generally recommended to eat healthy, nourishing foods that will help replenish the body after a day of fasting.
Q-Can I drink water during iftar?
A-Yes, drinking water and other non-alcoholic beverages is allowed during iftar.
Q-Is it common to have large iftar feasts?
A-Yes, it is common for families and friends to gather for large iftar feasts during Ramadan, but it is also important to be mindful of portion sizes and avoid overeating.
Q-Can non-Muslims participate in iftar meals?
A-Yes, non-Muslims are often invited to iftar meals as a gesture of goodwill and community building.
Q-Are there any foods to avoid during iftar?
A-It is generally recommended to avoid foods that are too heavy or spicy, as well as processed and sugary foods. It is also important to stay hydrated and avoid excessive amounts of caffeine and sugary drinks.
Q-How long does the iftar meal typically last?
A-The length of the iftar meal can vary, but it typically lasts for about an hour or so.
Q-Are there any specific foods that are considered especially auspicious during iftar?
A-Dates are often considered a symbolic fruit in Islam and are traditionally the first food consumed during iftar.
Q-Can I prepare iftar food in advance?
A-Yes, many iftar foods can be prepared in advance to make the process easier and more efficient.
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