From Saad Fayed,
Your Guide to Middle Eastern Food.
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With over 1 billion followers, Islam is currently the most popular religion in the world. The Muslim population is not just limited to the Middle East, but has followers worldwide.

In 2007, Ramadan is estimated to begin September 12. Traditionally, foods eaten for the sufoor and iftar are light, nutritious meals containing fresh fruits, vegetables, and halal meats.

With so many Muslims observing Ramadan from a variety of countries and cultures, many types of food will be prepared, not just Middle Eastern foods.

Ramadan Recipes Worldwide

Foods that are light and nutritious are ideal during Ramadan. Breads, soups, fresh fruits and vegetables are the perfect way to begin and end the daily fast.

Breads

Whole Wheat Pita

• Fruit Spring Rolls
  
• Pita Bread
  
• Lavash
  
• Naan
  
• Chapatis

Salads

• Low Fat Mediterranean Salad
  
• Tabbouleh
  
• Farfalle with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
  
• Fattoush
  
• Tomatoey Pasta Salad
  
• Enselada Fresca- (Fresh Salad)
  
• Cucumber Yogurt Salad

Soups

• Gazpacho
  
• Vegetable Soup
  
• Vegetarian Thai Green Curry
  
• Chorba
  
• Fasulia
  
• Bamia

Pasta/Rice

• Veggie Thai Pineapple Fried Rice
  
• Mujadarra
  
• Basic Couscous
  
• Cranberry and Toasted Almond Couscous

Fruits and Sweets

• Konafah with Cheese
  
• Quatayef with Nuts
  
• Broiled Nectarines with Brown Sugar and Sour Cream
  
• Baked Pears with Cranberries and Walnuts
  
• Melon Berry Medley
  
• Date Macaroons
  
• Fruit Soup
  
• Tartine aux dattes, orange et miel
  
• Stuffed Figs