iftar

American  

[if-tahr] / ˈɪf tɑr /

noun

1. (sometimes initial capital letter) the meal that Muslims eat after sunset during Ramadan to break the day’s fast.

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iftar British  

/ ˈɪftɑː /

noun

1. the meal eaten by Muslims to break their fast after sunset every day during Ramadan

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Etymology

Origin of iftar

First recorded in 1830–35, iftar is from the Arabic word ʾifṭār “the breaking of the fast”

Example Sentences

Six Flags Qiddiya City recently hosted iftar celebrations that marked the end of the daily Ramadan fasts.

From The Wall Street Journal

The lead up to Eid has seen a month of community activity, including free daily iftar meals and support for hospital patients and families.

From BBC

London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan was among thousands to attend the Trafalgar Square open iftar organised by the Ramadan Tent Project, which says it aims to improve relations between different communities.

From BBC

On Friday, the staff had finished their iftar meal, ending their daily fast for Ramadan, and were bedding down for the night.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a discovery made bang on sunset - just as the team was likely getting together for iftar - the traditional meal to break the fast during Ramadan.

From BBC