Rabat – In Morocco, families start to prepare for a month full of spirituality, generosity, and community.
Ftour is the meal that breaks the fast and is one of the most anticipated moments of the day.
Holding a gathering during Ramadan is a wonderful opportunity to deepen family connections and friendships.
However, hosting a successful one necessitates careful planning that harmonizes tradition, hospitality, and practicality.
Start with thoughtful preparation
Moroccan cooking allows the preparation of all different traditional dishes like harira, briouats and specific pastries at least one day before the actual cooking, especially that now ordering traditional food has become more practical.
Establish a traditional menu with nutritional balance
The Moroccan iftar table represents a deep culinary tradition through its abundant food selection, which includes multiple dishes.
A typical spread often includes dates and milk to break the fast, followed by each one’s choice to get started including harira or sweets like chebakia, briouats, fresh juices or sometimes a light main dish served later in the evening.
Balance between the nutritional elements that the body needs is necessary. The body experiences difficulty when it receives heavy meals after a day spent fasting.
Establishing a comfortable space
The success of any gathering depends on its atmosphere, which serves as one of the main foundations.
It is important to decorate the space, which includes soft lighting and maybe matching table settings, creating an inviting space that requires minimal work.
Comfortable seating arrangements encourage conversation and allow guests to relax before and after breaking their fast which is common in Moroccan homes.
Timing
Guests are usually invited a day or two before and arrive when they can that day. The trick is to have everything ready before their arrival.
Guests have to be comfortable in order to exchange a little talk and prepare to break the fast.
When it’s time, the fast is broken, prayer is performed and then the meal continues.
Embracing the spirit of generosity
The month of Ramadan serves as a period when people give to charity and spread their compassion to others.
Hosts may consider preparing extra portions to share with people in need, contributing to local initiatives.
