A running guide of dining resources, special iftar menus, and events around the religious holiday
鈥淒uring the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset, many come together at the end of each day to break their fast.
Some local restaurants offer special celebratory iftar menus for a refreshing change of pace during the annual monthlong holiday. This year, Ramadan starts the evening of Wednesday, March 22 and concludes the evening of Friday, April 21.
Since restaurants are just starting to share Ramadan plans, this list will be updated as more are released. Here鈥檚 a running roundup of iftar menus and more:
Islamic Relief USA commemorates Ramadan in a big way at Arlington鈥檚 Marriott Crystal Gateway on Saturday, March 25 at 6 p.m. with speakers, a halal dinner, and special taraweeh prayer. Tickets are $45 per person or $400 for a table of ten. Childcare is $15 for kids 13 and under. Tickets on Eventbrite. 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Virginia “
To learn more and donate, visit irusa.org.
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