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The best restaurants to break fast this Ramadan in Singapore
Reward yourself with a hearty meal after a long day of fasting.
From March 1 to 30, 2025, Muslims in Singapore observe the month of Ramadan. It is considered the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar, and represents more than just a period of abstaining from food and drink. During Ramadan, Muslims take the opportunity to self-reflect, repent and purify the soul by practising charitable deeds and acts of compassion, while also refraining from negative thoughts and bad habits.
Fasting during Ramadan
All healthy and able-bodied Muslims are required to fast during Ramadan from dawn till dusk, with the exception of children, the elderly, the ill, pregnant women, and women who are nursing or menstruating.
Participating Muslims will wake up before sunrise to eat and drink. This pre-dawn meal – called sahur – will be the only thing they consume till sunset. There is no fixed meal plan to follow, but it’s recommended to incorporate high-fibre carbohydrate foods such as brown rice and wholemeal bread. These foods require a longer time to be digested, helping to sustain energy levels longer throughout the day. During the day, life goes on as usual whether it is work or school. Non-fasting people should be understanding of colleagues or friends who seem lethargic during the day.
Breaking fast during Ramadan
The fast is broken at the end of the day with prayer and a festive meal called iftar. It is usually a communal affair and a chance to reconnect and gather with people they care about. The exact timing of iftar differs as it depends on what time the sun sets. In Singapore, it usually happens at around 7pm. Similar to sahur, there’s no specific meal plan but most Muslims break fast with dates, following the example of the Prophet Muhammad and the Abrahamic tradition. Dates also contain a simpler form of sugar that’s easily absorbed by the body and provides instant energy.
Since many families rely on Halal delivery services, do that note that delivery orders might take a longer time to come during peak periods from 6pm to 7pm. A large number of delivery riders are Muslim too and need to break their fast after sunset. So, do show a little compassion if your deliveries take a longer time to arrive. You can also provide snacks and drinks for the riders so they can break fast on the road if needed.
Other Ramadan activities
Of course, Ramadan bazaars are not to be missed during this period. These festive markets are where numerous stalls selling food, clothes, and decorations can be found, in preparation of the end of Ramadan. The biggest ones include the Kampong Gelam Ramadan Bazaar 2025 and the Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar 2025.
The former will also host a mass iftar happening on March 22 along Arab Street, where over 1,000 partners and beneficiaries will attend. Nightly congregational prayers called terawih also occur during Ramadan. Various mosques and mosque-affiliated Qaryahs will hold terawih prayers.
What's next after Ramadan?
To mark the end of the fasting month, Muslims celebrate a day of victory with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri or Hari Raya Puasa in Singapore. Families hold gatherings and everyone comes together to seek forgiveness from their elderly and each other.
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