Muslims from all over the world watch Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, in their unique ways. Every society welcomes the holy month for its distinguished traditions and practices.
Ramadan begins with the rise of the crescent moon, which is a time for spiritual discipline, charity, generosity and prayer.
During the day, you will find Muslims all over the world shouting from dawn to dusk, refraining from eating and drinking any fluids (including water), and refraining from customs such as smoking, gossip, and controversy. However, the nights are the real days during Ramadan.
Throughout the Arab world, celebrations begin after breakfast (breaking fasting) at dusk, with the appearance of neighborhoods after a quiet and slow day of food.
Ramadan in Lebanon is different, but it is more beautiful and interesting. Since 40 % of the population are Christians, Lebanon is in fact one of the few Arab countries where you can enjoy the festive spirit of Ramadan! But still, you are able to get a decent meal during broad daylight without Jodji.
As the holy month arrives in the middle, we look at some interesting symbolic emotions in Lebanon, a country in West Asia.
Musharati (Dawn Awakener)
During the dawn hours in Ramadan, Al -Musahara is a common scene in many parts of the Arab world, especially in Lebanon. Musarati is a drama player, who is also referred to as the dawn that awakens, who surpasses his drum just before dawn to turn Muslims for Swahur.
Thanks to Musaharati, people can sleep safely, knowing that they will not miss their meals in Suhour.
He has a wonderful sound that fills the air at Dawn, invites people to wake up, prepare, prepare for Fajr prayer (Fajr prayer), and starting a new day of Ramadan.
The history of Musarati dates back to several centuries. His job appears to have been part of social life in Islamic times, especially during the Ottoman and Ottoman times.
Non -Muslims enjoy Ramadan as well !!!
In Lebanon, Ramadan, like Christmas is also a national occasion. In this country, all societies are enjoyed by all societies and are not limited to Muslims only.
The annual breakfast dinner is held in the presidential palace in which all leaders of society and religious figures participate.
At IFTAR dinner, you have Muslims and non -Muslims, those who do not fast and those who do not sit next to each other. There is a compromise on both sides, meaning that the peculiarities of those who are respected, and at the same time there is tolerance with those who do not do it.
Charitable societies, civil organizations and companies host breakfast dinner for purposes for donations that are invited to guests from various religious societies and sects.
Tripoli in Lebanon is alive at night during Ramadan
Ramadan in Tripoli is really beautiful. Tripoli takes a new rental contract for life during the holy month, as people come from all over the country to enjoy its famous sweets, handcrafted crafts and a cheerful atmosphere.
At sunset, Islamic families will enjoy breakfast with Christian neighbors and remain late in cafes to listen to Hakawati, storytelling narrators, or visit a garden to see Sufi DERVISHES that performs a dream -like vortex.
“After breakfast, there is this energy that keeps people throughout the night,” says Fatima Tadamuri, 29, who enjoys the night spirit adopted by the Lebanese city during Ramadan and breakfast.
At 2.15 am, Musarat is hitting a drum to awaken people who live in the ancient town of Tripoli before Suhour. There is a brief sleeping silence, but then the streets begin to stir. The smell of cooking is drifting to the alleys in the Middle Ages, where a joint shenck allows passers -by to know that families share the meal.
Lebanese special sweets for Iftar
As an essential part of Ramadan, Suhour and Breakfast meals at the Center for Gatherings all over the world, giving people another reason to reconnect with friends and family.
In the Arab world, especially Lebanon, there are special dishes, sweets that are served during the holy month of Ramadan.
The following sweets and sweets are some of Ramadan recipes, especially that the Lebanese people usually prepare for breakfast during Ramadan.
Kela
Kellaj is one of the most popular sweets during the Ramadan season. It is a light dough filled with ASHTA, fried, and simultaneously mired in a moment for a moment. Special joy!
Mafroukeh
Mafroukeh is made of a paste that combines semolina flour, butter and sugar drink. The dough is covered with a layer of ASHTA and roasted nuts. Mafroukeh can be served on a plate or molded in several forms.
Chailont
A delicious dessert prepared during Ramadan, Chaaybiyet consists of crunchy layers of pastries filled with Ashta. Chaaybiyet is generally formed in a triangular shape and decorated with crushed pistachios and intoxicating orange flowers, which is definitely covered with a sweet drink! It can be served either cold or hot.
Daoukiyeh
Daoukiyeh is one of the most famous desserts in Beirut. It was first created in the eighties by candy, a small pastry store in Beirut, and it was named after the family’s name.
Daoukiyeh consists of a layer of ASHTA and a layer of cashew nuts between two layers of pistachios.
Pistachio color gives Daoukiyeh its own green color. Today, Daoukiyeh is prepared in many pastry stores throughout the country and is presented in various forms.
Qatayef
Qatayef is commonly served during Ramadan. These dough can be prepared such dough as different fillings as walnuts, sugar mixture, sweetened Akikoy cheese, or even ashta (cream hidden with rose water).
Then the stuffed katif fry and collapse in sugar syrup before serving it.
