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Definition of iftar

iftar

/ɪfˈtɑːr/
if · tar
Plural:iftars
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• noun

1

The evening meal eaten by Muslims after sunset to break their daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan, traditionally begun with dates and water.

Example

"The community center hosted an interfaith iftar to bring neighbors together during Ramadan."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic 'ifṭār' (إِفْطَار), the verbal noun of 'afṭara' (meaning 'to break a fast'), derived from the triconsonantal root f-ṭ-r ('to split, cleave, or break').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Iftar. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/iftar
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