Five Ramadan Iftar Meals Around the World

1.6 billion Muslims are celebrating Ramadan around the world. As this holy month comes to a close, families around the world are preparing their last iftar meals to break their daily fasts. Venture into the kitchen of five Muslim women preparing food for their families in five different countries, from India to Syria to the United States. Many are cooking recipes handed down to them from their mothers, relying on memory and instinct rather than measuring cups or spoons to prepare the perfect, flavorful dish. Though none of these women have met one another, there is a bond of tradition and global community that connects them.
This film was voiced by Ascia Al Faraj: / thehybridsblog
Arabic translation by Natakallam
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[@Sam-uv6tw]

So sad for the people of Syria , wish you all the best in this holy month

[@provolonewashingtoniii1366]

You dropped a bomb on me baby you dropped a bomb on me

[@seanarmstrong7767]

Very true... War is war and people are people no matter race or religion... Any person, anywhere on earth, can imagine how terrible a specific holiday would be with no family around to help celebrate the customs and traditions.

[@wallyfm123]

We just have to fast 3 more days, am so excited for Eid!!!

[@tebemargono6840]

Aamiin, all the blessing for all Syrian people

[@oxipocsi5168]

@@wallyfm123 what do u do in eid ???

[@potatohead409]

Syria forgive us, we are use of no use so our leaders. your Muslim brother.

[@kaangormek6979]

Chill, we got all the muslims back ♥️🇹🇷 الله اكبر، لا اله الا الله ⁦♥️⁩⁦🇹🇷⁩⁦🇹🇷⁩

[@abdurrahmankidwai7038]

@@kaangormek6979 long live Turkey and shaikh Erdoğan.. Greetings from india🇮🇳

[@karlllllllllllll]

human being Hi Brother, love from England :D Long live India&Pakistan hope no troubles occur.

[@thatkidontheblock2921]

There is nothing we can do for this is Allah (SWT) is will and that the Prophet (SAW) also foretold as the signs for the coming of the Last Day.

[@infernium8060]

You have duaa ..we keep praying to them ...and love those who are defending islam and the people in Syria...since the prophet (pbuh) told us whoever loves a group of people gets reunited with them in the afterlife....

[@mariamawad8042]

I'm Syrian, I feel that , I haven't seen my family for 10 years , some died and some are still alive , I miss them 🥲😞😪😔

[@aimanmalik2639]

Stay strong sis!

[@mariamawad8042]

@@aimanmalik2639 thanks 😊

[@shahad-ty9tz]

الله يرحمهم و يسكنهم في جنه

[@mariamawad8042]

@@shahad-ty9tz امين 😇😔

[@itz_maheen_nasir4209]

I feel bad for you the world has forgotten syria 😢😢 stay strong ♥️ may Allah help you RIP syria 🥀

[@ivantorrez5239]

That shot of the mother and daughter eating brought tears to my eyes. The world has forgotten the Syrian people

[@shafkatmehmood7216]

You are in our prayers. insha'Allah better days will come

[@emeraldartist99]

And the Palestinians :(

[@krishanughosh9969]

Ramadan is all about happiness and togetherness, but the story of Syria is disheartening. May Allah, bless them and strengthen them.

[@junaidraza5916]

ameen

[@vcerti9953]

Ameen.

[@nashad3736]

Ameen

[@smvillain1725]

Ameen 😭

[@rasgulla6488]

Nikal hindu

[@leeyaahmad7396]

Shout out to every momma out there who makes a very delicious iftar 💪💪💪

[@hamify2685]

and the dads that scream at you like: get me that quran!...

[@hue6]

@@hamify2685 bro I'm watching this because I'm soo hungry😂☺😐😭😭

[@yahia3658]

Zx2 too I’m watching this right before iftar

[@faribajan]

Annyeong, salam , armyyy

[@realhotgirlshit9144]

why are you even reading this hey y’all I live in norway we fast the longest and I’m starving so I’m watching this too we fast 22 or 21 hours

[@gumdrop465]

I am a Hindu but every year I wait for this holy month as my mother's best friend happens to be a muslim. She always sends iftar to our home. Even during lockdown she sent it at our place. 💚💚💚💚🙏🙏. Love is powerful as it sees no boundaries and religions. May Allah 🙏protect and bless people of Syria so that they can celebrate this holy month of Ramadan with same spirit and joy like before.

[@oppenheimer2005]

Thanks Peace be upon you

[@wahyuprasojo5148]

Subhanallah, she havereally nice family..

[@sharifsheikh3706]

Same we used to do.

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

I'm Hindu too, doesn't follow it properly but I do love Ramadan month.

[@gumdrop465]

@@ranjanbiswas3233 👍

[@PrachiBajpayee]

I am a Hindu. So in 2018, I was in Delhi, during the holy month of Ramadan. I was visiting my uncle there. So I happen to visit Jama Masjid one day, just before the fourth call of prayer. I was more interested in the architecture and culture. But when i was there, and the fourth call of prayer happened, the whole masjid (mosque) lit up, and I also joined my hands in solidarity and I wished for something. And That wish came true next month. So its true when they say all your wishes come true in this holy month...Its true.

[@shafkatmehmood7216]

Amazing may Allah bless you and keep you happy

[@PrachiBajpayee]

@@shafkatmehmood7216 Thank you so much. I wish the same for you 😊🙏

[@kaifhossain4188]

May god bless you

[@PrachiBajpayee]

@@kaifhossain4188 😇😇

[@weirdstuff7268]

There is a saying I'm Arabic, ramadan Sahar Al ata, which means Ramadan is the month of giving.

[@007blackforest]

Classic Mom's technique of adding spices, by the eyeball. I love it.

[@williamnjagi2388]

I've not Muslim but my mom does exactly the same. Who knows where it came from🤯🤯😜

[@007blackforest]

@@williamnjagi2388 it doesn't have to be a religion per se, but just being a mother.

[@williamnjagi2388]

@@007blackforest I think so too

[@ao2415]

Zubair 93 even the masterchef would have a hard time figuring the teaspoons of the ingredients cuz even the mothers dont know lmfao

[@ainasri4412]

It burnn!

[@Sully-iu1pz]

The Syrian story broke my heart. At iftar time I love to be around my family eating together and I can't imagine it without them. Eid must be even worse for them. #FreeSyria

[@m4lik659]

Hunter - I am almost crying everytime, every evening I pray for them. Please everybody pray for them.. Greetings from germany

[@naveedaman1]

@@m4lik659 i had literal tears in my eyes. No one should suffer the agony of war and peace is the only way. May Allah ease them and bring back joys to their lives.

[@Ab3ulPlayz]

Some people are lucky where I live eid is with friends no one visits family because they all live in their Homeland it’s hard sometimes cause I wish I got lots of eid money but I don’t really get alot

[@mrcocoloco7200]

@@naveedaman1, That is Islam there is no Peace.

[@mhazg6621]

Hunter but theyre basically stronger than US crybabies that saying "they bombed us! So we will bomb you!"🙏💪

[@Abdulwahab-tb7nk]

1:38 that moment when you little and can't fast so your mom give your food for tasting Edit: Omg I got 1k likes :D thank you guys that my first highest like comment :3. And happy 2021 Ramadan Mubarak to all of you :)

[@joy7556]

I don't remember when i started fasting but around kindergarden i fasted for half the day(i stoped fasting at around 12:00am to 01:00am) only because i was still little and at that time i got sick very easely i started at five? I think

[@averagejoe6884]

Wait what..when I was only 6 i started fasting with my family.

[@SK-hd1yk]

KHALID2K28 the kids in my family want to fast but they’re not allowed to yet, sometimes they’re allowed to keep half fasts, I.e skip breakfast and break fast like at 3pm.

[@iposhi2Videos]

Haha yess

[@a.raniiii_]

relatable

[@nazninsultana8204]

When she was talking about Syria, it just broke my heart into many pieces.

[@quietkid52]

I'm ashamed of my self and our leaders :(

[@headbounce22]

This was so good!!! I am not Muslim but the way they said everything comes to a stop & the 4th prayer started I felt the urge to cry. So magnificently beautiful. 🖤🖤🖤

[@lililililisa]

U r so good

[@ehswavey]

Allah is opening your mind

[@andreeric175]

headbounce22 cry baby

[@captainalkali7154]

Fish Drowner why are you mad

[@zainshute]

Fish Drowner ngl the prayer call gives me the urge to cry too

[@andreea6564]

i'm an atheist but i love learning about religions and traditions :D I just think you should respect everyone, regardless of their beliefs

[@parizahra5682]

andreea I’m Muslim and I agree! Thank you for being one of the mature and kind hearted people

[@boleyn8463]

Aww thats nice of you

[@sufiabegum1748]

Thx

[@Leafeon-gd5en]

Hell yeah 🎉🎉

[@stardust6290]

Same!!

[@avmobe]

I am an orthodox jew, I see certain similarities between our two religions. This video was a very nice and warm documentary about another religion that is close to mine. May we only see peace between our two peoples.

[@melvin130]

And as a muslim i also hope that the conflict between palestine and israel will end

[@lil0296]

@ⴰⴽⵙⵉⵍ | Aksil It is when IDF break into mosques and beat down innocent people praying and make them suffer the entire month of ramadan.

[@boyrambutan3835]

its same samawi religion..

[@piashshohag]

My Syrian brothers & sisters, stay strong. One day freedom will come. ❤️ from 🇧🇩

[@franco521]

Women are the glue that holds up the family! God bless!

[@user-fi7mb6nm5o]

And the societies and nations.

[@araz6322]

Have you noticed your teacher was probably a girl your mom raised women build the society

[@remrushan]

MyrohComments women also produce glue.

[@farazgamer5077]

and men are super glue

[@Sam-gn6og]

@@user-fi7mb6nm5o No they're not..... Men are the creators of civilizations, societies, and nations.

[@diniezul2795]

this is what i called.. GREAT BIG STORIES

[@mayavzakholy]

Shuba-Feen AGREED

[@senkaighost7723]

Agreed Ritsu san

[@colin-kun3611]

True

[@syaz4380]

Agreed

[@adamqazsedc]

Indeed

[@akbargalih]

i just realized this video made in last year, that's why nobody mentioning about the virus....

[@MuhammadAbdullah-nq8yj]

I just realized after read your comment

[@babou4947]

and you just had to mention it

[@yangsinful]

Lol it's true

[@patheticgirl1000]

watching all those people eating together made me cringe lol

[@bisexual_bicycle8719]

@@patheticgirl1000 why?

[@anvarjam]

i like how she pronounces “maghrib” 6:00

[@EukalyptusBonBon]

Yeah, theres something satisfying in the tone

[@shahadshd5165]

That's how your suppose to say it in Arabic

[@yaraa817]

That's how we always say it in arabic Ngl it's kinda satisfying 🌚👌🏿

[@M4th3u54ndr4d3]

Its the arabic pronounce

[@raahimhadi4905]

It is like pronouncing R in French

[@alexandertampubolon5842]

It's so heartwarming thank you Great Big Story, this is the Islam the world needs to see. :) edit : Thank you for the likes, may peace be upon you all :)

[@mhazg6621]

Indon

[@alexandertampubolon5842]

@@mhazg6621 you're welcome Sir :)

[@xaerotoleranx]

peace be unto you too insyaAllah

[@thereissome1302]

@Dog jizzing in muhammad's mouth why are you so brain washed?

[@thatkidontheblock2921]

@Dog jizzing in muhammad's mouth oh yeah, maybe the world needs to see the lies of the leaders, media, and the Islamophobics.

[@qu666a1]

I am from syria this brought a smile on my face since we are almost never mentioned. Thank you

[@naveedaman1]

❤

[@Synth08]

Jah-Sau Hope ya’ll the best of luck

[@asmafatima6229]

💖

[@alcobra8834]

Who cares? The Jews will win,and the Americans are victorious!!!

[@boleyn8463]

Hope you doing well. Ramadan Kareem 🤲

[@sheikhmohsin57]

I had put this video in my 'watch later' list during Ramdhan last year and as fate would have it, i finally watched it today when we'll be having our first sehri this year tomorrow. Ramdhan Mubarak to my fellow Muslim people. May this month cleanse away all our malice and lead us back to the straight path.

[@thefunkiestswag]

hi again. how did ur ramadan go?

[@malikes4591]

Imagine being so sad and pitiful that you go to every comment and write islamaphobic things? Like, this video is about the month of Ramadan, the month that was created to we understand and help the poor. Please, please, please stop.

[@linaa2117]

But honestly I see very few hate comments which is a good thing

[@seventeenshome7691]

@@linaa2117 Yes Alhamdullah. I've seen more and worse. these aren't as bad

[@seventeenshome7691]

@@linaa2117 Yes Alhamdullah. I've seen more and worse. these aren't as bad

[@Buzzzy-bee]

Peppa Peppa I know! It's absolutely disgusting and disgraceful!

[@tamannaafrin5803]

Off topic but your name reminded me of Peppa Pig

[@mohitgangrade5491]

One of the best videos on coverage of iftar meals.

[@vizok4278]

And tasty

[@flickxpe3690]

ok

[@ummekulsumpatel5796]

I love how the narrator is saying the pronunciation perfectly 😍😍

[@insyiraahshah7094]

I know right , it makes me very Happy about ir

[@Sawabi_]

She is Muslim herself because you could see her name and it seems Arab.

[@SeptianSugara]

@@Sawabi_ name and ethnicity doesn't determine religion

[@Sawabi_]

@@SeptianSugara Yes but No.

[@harizwain4969]

@@Sawabi_ even if the name is arab it doesn't mean she is muslim

[@abbabubba]

Wish everyone happy Ramadhan from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@athirahbaharuddin7399]

wow watching this in Ramadhan 2020 hits different. I am ‘stuck’ in my rental home which is just 20 km away from my parents due to the movement restriction order. Indeed, time with family is valuable and should be cherished because youll never know once the freedom and nikmat gone. So much to reflect, this pandemic somehow gives me more time to slow down. My heart goes to my Syria brother and sister ❤️

[@abdurrahmankidwai7038]

Same here.. Struck away from my family

[@m.abiyyuadikara6871]

I literally watched this while i was breaking my fast with my family in indonesia, best feeling ever

[@intothemoon]

Same me my mother and sister are watching this while we're eating

[@FHDFnBr]

S

[@xaniyat9491]

Well happy Eid now

[@akhmadmasykur5626]

Best prayers for our family in Syria. May Allah gives them strength and happiness after the hard times they've been through..

[@omarabdelkadereldarir7458]

Hope them the best!

[@m4lik659]

Amin! From germany. Please pray everyday for our brothers and sisters

[@zamrudmuzakkitz4508]

Aminnn

[@alikhassanov9430]

InshAllah

[@QuietSchemer]

Ameen

[@nomankhubaz1839]

A Great Big Story Ever ❣️ Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️ to 🇮🇩🇮🇳🇸🇾🇺🇸🇹🇳

[@ayaayad9900]

🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿🇩🇿

[@ahmadin5681]

🇮🇩🇲🇾🇧🇳🇸🇬

[@Abdullah-oc8ci]

Much love to my fellow muslims from Italy, i think we can all agree that the food during a normal day and the food during iftar just hits different

[@teetamalangi635]

Shout out to all the Muslim women out there. They are the unspoken off strength in Muslim cultures. Kudos!

[@lucieleairth]

Definitely. From what I what I witnessed, women are the strength of Muslim families.

[@anais937]

I’m not muslim but I was invited to a friends house during Ramadan and It was fire would love to do it again some day

[@gabrielbatistusta2386]

Same

[@jasondeblou6226]

but u have muslim name

[@jasondeblou6226]

you sinner u will see hell soon

[@hirzan1874]

@@jasondeblou6226 wdym whos the sinner

[@jadj4883]

Jason Deblou no one is a sinner here...

[@jypsycasia6293]

Growing up in Saudi Arabia, this brings back fond memories of getting with friends who would invite us over for Iftar. And knowing how this season brings the best of our Muslim brothers and sisters, it's truly heart warming. I'm not a Muslim by faith, but I truly appreciate their belief and zeal towards becoming better people.

[@alijan2691]

Proud to be a muslm Ramadan Mubarak to al muslim in world

[@minyoonji4256]

This is beautiful. ive always been fascinated by traditions from around the world. especially in ramadan, where its all about faith, family, blessings and good food.

[@yasmineouyed5882]

Min Yoonji omg I read your comment and it was so deep and everything and then I saw Min Yoonji😂😂😂 hahahaloving it tho

[@leaaa4044]

Yasmine Ouyed lololol same

[@dozyghoul]

Trust min yoonji to be an intellectual

[@hanimacchi]

MIN YOONJI!!! We stan an open-minded army

[@faribajan]

@@hanimacchi armyyy , I purple youu

[@jimhcanencia8245]

Even tho I'm not a muslim, I appreciate this video a lot.

[@aadil3569]

❤❤

[@alienkishorekumar]

Nice taqqiya

[@user-qh4db9lk6u]

@@alienkishorekumar idk what your problem is but id say go out and talk with people. You seem like you are very narrow minded and seem to think that only christians and athiests exist in this world. People are better than you think they are. Media doesnt show you everything. Generalizing 1.4 billion people based on a corrupt government is a sign of ignorance and being very naïve. Or you are another islamophobe who hates to see people following their traditions in peace. These people are not coming to your house and murdering you. So why hate for absolutely no reason?

[@skunkstrella]

@@user-qh4db9lk6u let him be, for him taqqiya is a real thing... like the aladdin

[@tigrus879archives4]

@@alienkishorekumar Completely irrelevant.

[@FavJam]

Islam is truly a beautiful religion.

[@theotmt7906]

I'm Catholic, and I wish a good Ramadan to all Muslims right now

[@conservativebangladeshi1295]

Thank you

[@doomslayer1481]

thank you may Allah (God) bless you

[@MohdAzizulAbdAziz]

Ramadhan mubarak my fellow brothers & sisters. May Allah bless us. Let's not forget the misfortune. Syria, Malaysia with you.

[@n2haan934]

Forgot to tell you guys Ramadan Mubarak may Allah bless you(you guys are so nice)may you all have a happy eid.eid Mubarak everybody

[@elhadjiamadoujohnson4166]

Nehanツ Ameeen!!!

[@abuzarshaikh5353]

Bless you too brother !

[@aashirchaudhary4928]

happy eid in advance

[@B4r8ie]

Nehanツ May Allah bless you too and Ramadan Mubarak

[@aashishkodi]

RAMADan MUBARAK

[@606otaku6]

And ramadan is coming once again this year despite the virus may allah bless us with a beautiful ramadan once gain , ameen.

[@zainabsaddique6021]

Indeed, Islam is the best of the best❤ No matter what religion anyone happens to be, the sense of getting together is very heartwarming

[@comepeace5478]

I'm crying for those Syrian. Allah love you more

[@Cryptoinfinity]

i have been invited to my Muslim friend house and the iftar was so good and heartwarming it similar to Thanksgiving

[@Raebeing]

Yea ITS like Thanksgiving but its 30 day long ^^

[@cillaxandhavesometea]

@@Raebeing i was about to say this lol, it's like 30 days of practicing 'how to celebrate thanksgiving' and the Eid is the actual thanksgiving, because there will be a lot more foods and people.

[@Raebeing]

@@cillaxandhavesometea youre right

[@Buzzzy-bee]

Mr. 0000 exactly! Muslims fast not only for good deeds but also to put themselves in the position of the poor, so that they can be more generous and give more :))

[@QASSIM_G]

how is it same but there is fasting...

[@nidhalselmi2965]

Thank you, great big story! I'm Tunisian 🇹🇳 and I can't be with my family because of the 2020 quarantine. This video brought Ramadan gathering nostalgia but in a good way ☺️ . Great content, thank you !

[@indirapramesti7129]

Me too. Sometimes i feel really sad.

[@learnwithpizzza9742]

I hope these terrific days would end quickly and all of us come together with our loved ones...

[@shareefomer6912]

Did she say " best part of Ramadan is cooking everyday". Her husband is lucky guy.

[@fakhrussalhin3149]

or maybe she cooks only in Ramadan?

[@hammaduzzafar8872]

I can never hold back my tears when someone talks about syria just listen to the pain in there. Voice longlive syria filasteen

[@saliimmohammed9152]

I feel sad for Syria, Love and prayers from India...

[@luayalaswd5379]

All love from syria

[@wantedtofeelwanted3717]

idk why but i was expecting the dads to engage in the kitchen, i guess my household is one of a kind. (Allhamdulillah, Ma sha Allah)

[@ina-wx5rm]

My dad too^^

[@wantedtofeelwanted3717]

@@ina-wx5rm thats good ma Sha Allah, tell him to keep it up (you too)

[@sirajummunira7225]

my father can't cook but he help my mom with other things before entering into the Kitchen. Guys in our home are really helpful Alhamdulillah

[@dadsukeiwazemee7299]

they do, like dads really help in the kitchen, i was expecting them too, but still the mothers, their food has another taste

[@dadsukeiwazemee7299]

@@Lololol878 haha who the freak are you ? the first time i meet someone as stupid as you, muslim men are the one who respects the most their wives cuz under their feets there's almost a paradise. next better learn how to talk because you're the one who doesn't know what respect is lmao. and no one here gonna agree with you you just saying this for attention, to be "unique" while you just sound prehistoric, anyway i won't respond to you anymore cuz i have some braincells i wanna use in something useful , thx bodi. and plz find a way to gain some IQ cuz you case is dangerous.

[@ranabhola]

My heart breaks for my Syrian brothers and sisters. May Allah bring peace to your country.

[@liansilverio8016]

My heart broke for the syrian ladies. Sending love from Manila,Philippines!

[@juliannemarie9521]

Quality content from Great Big Story, keep it up!

[@imane867]

@@RainyRunningRiverok, here's the thing. When I read your comment I really dont know if you're just a hateful person, and you blatantly lie about Islam (because you know those things to be untrue, but you still share them as if they were to mislead smaller minds) Or, that you do believe the things you just spurted to be true. But in the 21st century, with over a quarter of humanity being Muslim. I don't think it's even possible to be that ignorant of Islamic teachings. I mean you should really be deaf and dumb not to get what people are LITERALLY marching, teaching, writing libraries of books about. So which one is it ? Because If you expect a response from anyone, I think it wouldn't be unfair to give us your ideological background.

[@sdeadman]

I like how people are defending us muslims :3 thanks

[@RainyRunningRiver]

@@imane867 my family is from Iran- don't tell me that Islam is good when it has litterly DESTROYED the homland of my grandparents. Again- google 'Iran 1972' Or- Saudi Aribia 2001 OR open the Quran and read it for yourself.

[@RainyRunningRiver]

@@user-qh4db9lk6u but..... Islam overtakes the government. Its called Shira Law- Again. Look into Iran and explain to me why the country has fallen.

[@RainyRunningRiver]

@@imane867 also Muslims have more children on average than any other religion so ovbiously their will be more Muslims. Atheism/lack of religion is growing yet Muslims move to western worlds, have many many children and elect their own government officals- Ohman Omar (I'm not sure how you spell her name) is a prime example.

[@aaliya4506]

It's beautiful but guys,(men) be actively involved in preparing Iftar. It's not that we women have sabr and don't feel thirsty. We do, we get exhausted and sometimes want to run away from the kitchen, after all women also are human. And we too want to use sometime for Ibadah in Ramadan like men, but somehow everything takes a backseat and we prioritize preparing multiple dishes which most of the time you aren't even grateful of. If you could only realize how difficult it is to wash and clean up after iftar, when the body just wants to given, when men mostly collapse infront of TV or chat. Remember it is not your ramadan only, it's ours as well. And we are humane, we haven't been given extra capacity to do all this. We do feel bad for ourselves deep somewhere but do not express it. All I want to say, is that young men, or boys becoming men, please change this system. Be actively involved into preparing iftar and cleaning up afterwards. Our religion is simple and easy for everyone, let's not make it a cooking marathon for women

[@11mahekkhan11]

In my home, my father and mother are equally involved in the making of Iftar. I thought this was the case for everyone. Sad to hear it isn't. Women really deserve more, they deserve to relax and sit down as well. A man generally comes home from work then watches tv. A house wife, however, works everyday, every hour. I am 12 years old, and its sad to see that most of my friends are just interested in getting married and 'serving' men. This mentality needs to change, especially in rural areas. Islam gives a high position to women, uphold that.

[@achiever9560]

That's what I was noticing during the whole video, I thought it's just the case of my country but no, Muslim men are not involved in anything at all even Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to do house chores!

[@Jasmine-zk7rs]

you'd be lucky if they even remember to put their plates in the sink...

[@imtisaalahmad3410]

True and I can't ask my father to help my mother in kitchen, I'll be scolded by both of them 😂 but I do help my mom in the kitchen, I just hope my dad helps my mom around a little too

[@Det.Ash12]

What you said might be true in many homes, but not here lol, we boys at home take care of all cutting and chopping for iftar and other special dishes, cleaning too. Even sweeping ,mopping and stuff too. We know what comes if we don't help Mom, either the stick or that she would just sit down and say go prepare yourselves ! Haha Its sad that you're in this situation. You should sit down and talk with them about this , a heart to heart talk and maybe they'll understand and co-operate.

[@ammartokisaki3990]

what I like in the month of Ramadan is being able to gather with friends to iftar together. Both Muslim and non-Muslim. Happy fasting everyone ~

[@Flupax]

Too bad you didn’t film in Europe. Bosnia would have been an amazing spot. In Bosnia iftar is announced with a huge cannon firing...

[@RiZe-xr1mx]

It's the same in turkey and in some places where they don't have a canon (or whatever they do the sound with) they just pop a plastic ball instead

[@maidero8140]

Trebali su da snime ramazanske lepine

[@bolmuroturo189]

In Malaysia also, that cannon firing for announcing iftar is normal in here too...

[@suhailaal-olaimi8593]

actually this is a tradition existing in all muslim countries during ramadan, it feels good to see so many muslims enjoying the same tradition.

[@moonlightbunny7590]

Is tf his sarcastic

[@amanhidinghisname2079]

'Break fast with family.' soun trivial but means a lot to us. Its make you feel loved, knowing you have someone to share.

[@amanhidinghisname2079]

@@afif5496 i assume that you have no love to share.

[@rafaeterna1081]

@@afif5496 you won't feel true loneliness until you break fast alone, but your profile pic suggest you're probably eat alone every single day in your mom's basement or something 🤣

[@afif5496]

It feels the same ramadan or not

[@afif5496]

There's no feeling of love or bla bla bla like that it's just eating together with family nothing more. normal food, normal house, normal family

[@houdaghemari6925]

@@afif5496 have you ever fasted ?

[@bidishabanerjee9394]

This video is truly awe-inspiring...As a Hindu women i m really not well acquainted with all these rituals..And always love to learn about other religions, people, perspective....I HV been brought up in a mixed cultural family where religion means neutrality...Loving and accepting people irrespective of their religion,caste, colour,profession and so on! This video is really very very soul comforting....The sense of togetherness, being loved by someone is the best in the whole world! May God bless you all in the holiest month of Ramadan! 💓💓💓💓💓

[@purrfxcks]

That is so sweet of you! May god bless you too :)

[@nevinmcc]

Love this video....can’t understand who disliked this video of people preparing food for their families... sad and pathetic.

[@ImKat_meow]

My heart goes to the family in Syria. Keeping strong with faith when losing so much.

[@TornacenseDeFuturo]

Kat Attack - Can we live at your home? Seems like you all support us, but you don’t take us.

[@craftworld5615]

@@TornacenseDeFuturo Not all are like that. She could have a good heart that has not been corrupted by Islamophobia mania. We want more people like her. Besides we would never need to go to other countries to seek asylum if they hadn't landed in our land first and destroyed it. May God Bless you.

[@naveedaman1]

Peace is the only way

[@godknows4454]

Thank u so much for the beautiful comments 💖 it means a lot

[@godknows4454]

@@TornacenseDeFuturo she is not responsible for what happened in syria, and not responsible to take ppl to her house. All she can do is praying for us ,and maybe give away some money to charity, and we appreciate that!

[@AzlianaLyana]

It's nice to see the varieties of foods for iftar is prepared from around the world.

[@ZenTengan]

Yes it is intresting but thats not what i had in singapore as a muslim 😅

[@FitraHomestead]

I am soo excited for Ramadan to start, May Allah allow us to reach it, ameen.

[@kuxhbhi1000]

Aameen. Akhi, ❤

[@softlyspiritual]

ameen

[@sumaiyamahmud1660]

ameen

[@ChicagoBoiADRMX.]

Ramadan Mubarak!!!

[@faisal1979m]

Thanks to all Muslims moms, sisters , wives cousins and hosts who dedicated their time and efforts in making hearty homemade Iftar may Allah bless them all Amen 🙏🏻

[@amakkiki]

So sad for the Syrians. Our condolences from Indonesia. 😢😥

[@luayalaswd5379]

All love from syria

[@sophievankampen5331]

I always try to do 3 days of the Ramadan!!! I have so much respect for these people!!! Good luck 😉

[@yvonnem1145]

Would love to see another one with Tanzania added. I was raised Christian and only really got know know the Muslim faith and culture when I lived there for 6 years. Ramadan was my absolute favorite month of the year. The sense of community and gratitude brought together by food absolutely still warms my heart. Great documentary ❤️

[@afifakmal9464]

I sincerely thanked you for your effort in making this video

[@haikaltahar4269]

You know what is good about ramadhan? It is the only month I can eat with my family. Most of the time my family members eat alone because we dont eat at the same time. During ramadhan, we wait 10 minutes before we break our fast

[@naufalabyani6314]

Absolutely true !

[@asamvav]

MashaAllah

[@naveedaman1]

Can't be more thankful ro Allah for this holy month

[@naveedaman1]

bcus it literally strengthens the fabric of society

[@emeraldartist99]

Hello and Aslamualaikum! Ramadan 2023 is in just 9 days and I watch this every Ramadan. Inshallah this month will bring joy and happiness to all of the Muslims around the world. Special Duas to those in Syria , and Palestine❤

[@saifulmunna2183]

The Mumbai lady explained it so nicely how we Muslims feel the Ramadan.

[@easy4054]

This is almost art and this is why i love your channel, great stories well filmed, your videos gets me every single time. Love from Algeria ❤

[@mrcocoloco7200]

The food is Art

[@easy4054]

@Kad Er yetnahaw all :D

[@markedoff4]

Muslim women are so strong, God bless them ❤️

[@kimamira7179]

This IS a great big story! Thank you so much for filming this. May Allah bring peace to Syria, the people had already suffred enough. My prayers are with you my syrian brothers and sisters.

[@mahiblogs1649]

I just cried for our Syrian brothers and Sisters....I pray to Allah may your suffering ends soon and may your community be as happy as you were before...Love from Pakistan

[@salt2salt880]

I live in Malaysia but I'm not a Muslim Even though I'm not a Muslim I still love the story that my Muslim friends talk about there adventurs

[@enciksyah3923]

Moga diberikan hidayah buatmu bro adrian :-)

[@tartilasahid8056]

@@enciksyah3923 yea thats not how you convert people exactly

[@tartilasahid8056]

@Ayy Yo ya thats what ive been poinrin out clearly, you dont get my sarcasm eh

[@053chandradanuarta8]

Fadli Syah gtfo

[@tartilasahid8056]

@Ayy Yo yeah thats one on me, but oh man as a muslim i really hate it when some muslim fellow does this its like knocking on someones house door and be like "would you like to join the brotherhood of the muslim?"

[@muhammadhariszahid5406]

Ramadan is a very special time of the year of us.....! Thank you and love from Pakistan ❤

[@sigeam9936]

me when the maghrib happens: *CHICKEN NUGGIES*

[@midnighteclipsed2738]

Me : coconut

[@zlyntudteam2394]

Me be like : WATER!!! JUST GIVE ME WATER!!!

[@andrihusainsudra]

Me : ICED TEA

[@badryaalamri3627]

5 shots o black coffe, 1 liter o juice, 20 samosas, and a big ass bowl o fries

[@connordev5466]

*azan Maghreb happens* me: WHERE IS THE HASH BROWNS

[@kunsusuki]

I loved how you depicted the holiness of this month. A day in Ramadan is special, and you did well in presenting the pace too.❤️

[@swetapattanayak6779]

How beautiful the whole idea of ramadan is. I'm an indian hindu but I feel really proud about the whole ramadan custom, it connects people of the whole community.May the almighty shower all his blessings upon people and I also pray for the Syrian people who are struggling everyday. May the almighty God give them strength.

[@aryanhassan4659]

You're so kind hearted Sweta....I hope allah or bhagwan fulfills all your wishes...

[@playerx3892]

Wait is this really happening OMG I can't believe this A video talks about Muslims and very few hateful comments It's probably for the amazing video The way you made it's just fabulous

[@mt.1136]

The comment section is full of hate comments. Its pretty depressing

[@Unknown-te8fv]

I'm a christian and I'm interested in Islam

[@ahmed8486in]

Alhamdulillah! Ramadan is indeed best month. I can't express how excited I am for Ramadan 2021... Just 14 days to go😊. May Allah grant us the taufiq to fast.

[@ereniacastellan4587]

you can feel the warm feeling only by remember ramadhan and eid.. the only month where my big family gather together on my grandfather house and eat together sometimes especially on eid morning, even my cousin from really far city come and gather

[@olaffrozen2579]

This made me cry. Thank you for the beautiful stories. Thank you for showing the beauty of Ramadan.

[@justaliney]

Ramadan is near and youtube recommend me a lot of Ramadan related videos. This makes me even more excited

[@jevasamy]

Eid Mubarak

[@SatedReEvolution]

I am not a Moslem, but I really enjoyed this. Thank you. Keep up the good work. 😍👍🤝

[@TP-tg8cc]

*muslim sorry I'm a Muslim myself so I just kinda wanted to make that correction

[@SatedReEvolution]

@@TP-tg8cc Thank you for correcting me. 🤝👍

[@aishaf.5331]

SatedREEvolution it is Muslim not moslem I am a muslim so I know its Muslim

[@mkhalid1010]

Thank you for this video . love it ❤️

[@sufyanquadri7180]

May Allah bless our moms and sisters

[@banooadnaan7502]

May Allah bless everyone

[@idkwhat2puthere457]

May Allah help every country in a war right now , Syria Pali Iraq .... Peace from Algeria

[@i.8885]

I'm a agnostic watching this and I was smiling.

[@ashleyfromresidentevil4618]

That's kinda instinctive to see a happy family eating together and laughing

[@i.8885]

@@ashleyfromresidentevil4618 yeah but it's also sweet and amazing because they can cook delicious meals and taste nothing while they haven't eaten for so long

[@hamad-pz3rp]

They posted this after iftar *noice*

[@mohammedtaoun6087]

Still 20 mins for iftar here

[@user-pg5re1cg7d]

3 and half hour until iftar.

[@Izmoa]

4hours

[@amirulfitri902]

6 hours after iftar here

[@someoneontheinternetuvenev6268]

Stil 1 hours 15mins for iftar here😭 Also i dont know how its called in english but have a good ########### night! U know,its a special night today but i dont know how to call it

[@hamzadido4638]

It's really heart warming seeing the positive comments without any prejudice and propaganda driven hatred also the video editing is out of this world! Ramadan Mubark to all my Muslim brothers and sisters around the world.

[@afiatanang2970]

Watching this makes me want to cry as I miss my family so much, In this Ramadhan 2020, I can't make any iftar moment with my family as we live in different cities and unable to travel due to coronavirus lockdown policy imposed by the government, 😢😢😢 Despite of this, I am still grateful for the opportunity experiencing this year's Ramadhan, Happy Ramadhan everybody across the world, May God Almighty ease this virus-situation,

[@Aqua-ov4bp]

After watching syrian family I couldn't control my tears😢 please Allah almighty bless the people of Syria with peace,happiness and freedom.

[@taufiqsept]

My heart is with Syria

[@atm00007]

HAPPY RAMADAN KAREEM Everyone World

[@selcuklevent5798]

Every year I wait for ramadan. Ramadan in Turkey is so good