Meaning of

iftaari

इफ़्तारी • افطاری

meal to break fast; evening meal during Ramadan

रोज़ा खोलने का भोजन; रमज़ान के दौरान शाम का भोजन

روزہ کھولنے کا کھانا; رمضان کے دوران شام کا کھانا

Arabic

Iftaari is a moment of relief and gratitude, marking the end of a day's fasting. It is a time of gathering, sharing, and reflection, where the day's hunger transforms into a shared experience of fulfillment and community.

Poets often use iftaari to symbolize the breaking of personal fasts, whether emotional or spiritual. It evokes imagery of dusk, the warmth of family, and the sweetness of dates. It contrasts with the solitude of fasting, highlighting the joy of togetherness.

Iftaari embodies the transition from solitude to community, from hunger to fulfillment. It is a poetic moment of shared humanity.