1. the meal eaten by Muslims at sunset to break the daily fast during Ramadan
Usage: Islamic religious practice; also spelled 'iftaar'

Examples

• Families gather together for iftar each evening during Ramadan.
• The iftar meal typically begins with dates and water, following the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad.
• Many mosques provide iftar dinners for the community during the holy month.
• She prepared a large iftar spread with traditional dishes from her country.
• The call to prayer signals the start of iftar time at sunset.
• Children look forward to iftar after fasting all day during Ramadan.