English Explanatory Dictionary

iftar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The evening meal that breaks each day's fast during Ramadan, traditionally beginning with dates and water.

Pronunciation

/ɪfˈtɑː(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-iftar.wav

Word forms

iftar iftars iftaar

Etymology

From Arabic إِفْطَار (ʔifṭār).

Derived words

grand iftar
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