With the holy month of Ramzan just around the corner, the excitement is building up among the Muslim community. The month of Ramzan is a time of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth. It is a time when Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn until sunset. To prepare for the long day ahead, it is essential to consume a pre-dawn meal called ‘sehri.’
In recent times, restaurants and hotels in the city have started to offer grander menus for ‘sehri.’ This is a welcoming development for the Muslim community who are looking for new options and varieties in their pre-dawn meal. These menus now include a wide range of traditional and modern dishes, from hot and spicy curries to lighter options such as fruit salads and smoothies.
Junaid of Hotel Nayaab, near Charminar, said, “We are planning a special ‘sehri’ menu this year and they will be scaled up. Customers last year had showed a lot more interest in having ‘sehri’ outside and so we are adding many new items and running the specials from 1 am to 5am.”
Mohammed Abdul Moid, proprietor of Peshawar restaurant near Lakadikapul, said, “We offer a special dish – mutton ‘tahari’, which is not offered anywhere else. With our ‘sehri’ menu, we are trying to cater to families and encourage more and more to step out and experience it. Now, sehri is in fact becoming a huge attraction point.”
For many, ‘sehri’ is now turning into a family outing, with people wanting to indulge in heavy food occasionally. It is a time to break the fast and bond with loved ones over delicious food. The atmosphere in the city during this time is truly remarkable, with many restaurants and hotels providing a warm and inviting ambiance for their customers.
The growing trend of grander menus for ‘sehri’ is a testament to the importance of this meal in the Muslim community. As the holy month of Ramzan approaches, it is heartening to see that restaurants and hotels are stepping up their game to cater to the needs of their customers.