In Islam, the Arabic word “hem” or “siyam” refers to the religious fast that takes place during Ramadan. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam. During Ramadan, all Muslims must basically fast.
From dawn until sunset, they are not allowed to eat or drink anything, nor are they allowed to consume any stimulants (such as cigarettes). They must also abstain from sexual intercourse. The meal for breaking the fast in the evening is called iftar. The last meal in the morning is called sahur.
In Islam, the breaking of the fast “Iftar” takes place during Ramadan. Iftār refers to the evening meal that is eaten every evening during the period of Ramadan. According to ancient custom, many Muslims first eat some dried dates.
This is accompanied by a glass of water or milk. Muslims then pray together. By the way, the term Iftār also refers to breakfast outside of fasting. In fact, in Egypt and some other Arab countries, breakfast is called Iftār. In addition, the term can also mean a family meal, a feast in a mosque, or a meal of considerable size in another public place. It is questionable whether the breaking of the fast can take place as usual during Ramadan because of Corona.