Global Ramadan

Ever wondered whether people in Turkey or Pakistan are eating the same food as you at Iftar? Or if drums beating before dawn in Ramadan is commonplace elsewhere? We’ve compiled a list of varying Ramadan traditions from around the world to give you a better idea of how others enjoy this Holy Month.

Traditions in Yemen Local bakeries start stockpiling the best and most popular Ramadan sweets...	Traditions in Sudan Long before Ramadan is announced, the Sudanese are preparing for it by...
Traditions in Pakistan Suhour is called by the Al Musaharati as he walks the streets beating his drum...	Traditions in Iraq After Isha and Taraweeh prayer people gather to have tea with Ramadan special sweets...
Traditions in Syria Centuries-old traditions continue with the Hakawati (story teller) who recalls...	Traditions in Turkey Famed for its beautiful Islamic architecture, Turkey lights up during Ramadan...
Traditions in Algeria Throughout Ramadan, Algerian Muslims greet each other with ‘Saha Ramdhanek’...