Preparations for Iftar commence about three hours beforehand, in homes and at roadside stalls. The fast is broken by eating dates, or simply by drinking water if dates are not available. Savouries such as jalebis, samosas and pakoras are also served during Iftar.
Several restaurants also offer iftar meals during this time. Right after Iftar, Tawarih, an 8 or 20 rakat Muslim prayer, takes place which is followed by people flocking to the local bazaar for the Chaand Raat festivities.
