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iftar in Persian

افطار eftâr

/ɪfˈtɑː(ɹ)/

iftar in Persian: افطار (eftâr). In English, iftar means the evening meal that breaks each day's fast during Ramadan, traditionally beginning with dates and water.

Persian words for iftar

Translations
افطار eftâr

English meaning of iftar

  1. noun The evening meal that breaks each day's fast during Ramadan, traditionally beginning with dates and water.

Full definition of iftar

iftar in a sentence

  • Iftars can be social events, where people congregate to eat and socialize.

iftar in other languages

Questions about iftar in Persian

What is the meaning of iftar in Persian?
Iftar in Persian is افطار (eftâr).
معنی iftar چیست؟
Iftar: افطار (eftâr).
What does iftar mean in English?
Iftar means the evening meal that breaks each day's fast during Ramadan, traditionally beginning with dates and water.

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