Meaning of
iftaar
इफ्तार • افطار
English
breaking of fast; evening meal during Ramadan
Hindi
रोज़ा खोलना; रमज़ान में शाम का भोजन
Urdu
روزہ افطار; رمضان میں شام کا کھانا
Origin
Arabic
Ash'aar
vo giriftaar. jo kare to phir
gesuon ke qafas men mar jaa.e
ye tamannaa hai ek 'aashiq kii
ishq kii dastaras men mar jaa.e
0
vaqt e iftaar KHud rab tha mere qareeb
tujh se badh kar magar kuchh na maanga gaya
24
mujhe to qaid-e-mohabbat azeez thii lekin
kisi ne mujh ko giriftaar. kar ke chhod diya
11
duaon ka asar ik baar ho jaa.e to kya kehne
use bhi mere jitna pyaar ho jaa.e to kya kehne
idhar main bhi hooñ roze se udhar vo bhi hai roze se
kisi din saath men iftaar ho jaa.e to kya kehne
9
ham us kii guftugoo men giriftaar. ho ga.e
jab meethi meethi baatein kii to yaar ho ga.e
pahle to log baat bhi karte nahin the shaaz
jab naukri lagii to sabhi yaar ho ga.e
0
ham dohri aziyyat ke giriftaar. musafir
paanv bhi hain shal shauq-e-safar bhi nahin jaata
0
vo giriftaar. jo kare to phir
gesuon ke qafas men mar jaa.e
ye tamannaa hai ek 'aashiq kii
ishq kii dastaras men mar jaa.e
0
vaqt e iftaar KHud rab tha mere qareeb
tujh se badh kar magar kuchh na maanga gaya
24
Nuance
Iftaar is a moment of communal joy and spiritual reflection, marking the end of a day's fast. In poetry, it symbolizes renewal, gratitude, and the shared human experience of faith.
Poetic Usage
Poets use 'iftaar' to evoke themes of community and spiritual awakening. It contrasts with the solitude of fasting. It is a metaphor for breaking barriers and embracing unity.
Closing Insight
In poetry, iftaar becomes a symbol of hope and togetherness, a reminder of the beauty in shared rituals.