As the sun sets and the sound of the call to prayer echoes, Egyptian households get ready to perform what is probably the most important part of their day, iftar. As with every Muslim family, the evening meal to break their fast is characterised by the most special kinds of food on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan. Every country has its special traditions, as well as steps in the performance of this meaningful tradition. However, what is pretty much a general rule for the whole Muslim community is to start this ritual with some dates, as Prophet Muhammad would do back in Islam’s early…