The place to Eat Throughout Ramadan in D.C.

Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims abstain from food and drinks from daybreak to sundown, many come collectively on the finish of every day to interrupt their quick.

Some native eating places supply particular celebratory iftar menus for a refreshing change of tempo through the annual, month-long vacation. This yr, Ramadan begins the night of Friday, February 28, and concludes at sunset on Sunday, March 30.

This record can be up to date as extra are launched. Right here’s a operating roundup of iftar menus and extra:

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Eating places with iftar menus and offers

Cloud Lounge

For the primary three nights of iftar, the Arlington hookah lounge hosts a buffet for $19.99 per individual (and $29.99 daily after that through the length of Ramadan). 2515 Lee Freeway, Arlington, Virginia

Scolapasta

Located within the upper-level meals courtroom at Tysons Galleria since late 2024, the Italian vacation spot for build-your-own halal pasta stays open late (till 1 a.m.) each night time for its first Ramadan. 2001 Worldwide Drive, McLean, Virginia

Joon

Tysons Nook’s critically acclaimed Iranian restaurant from chef and two-time James Beard semifinalist Chris Morgan showcases a particular menu for iftar. Get pleasure from limitless plates for $65 per individual, starting with a welcome chunk of stuffed dates with walnuts, brown butter, and Maldon salt. Get pleasure from Persian-influenced bites like a wide range of meze like pistachio soup, braised lamb shoulder, and hen kebab. 8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Virginia

ilili DC

The Wharf’s waterfront Lebanese restaurant affords a prix fixe iftar menu for $75 per individual 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can get pleasure from stuffed dates with almond and pistachio nougat, Levantine lentil soup, a number of meze, and lamb shank, roasted spring hen, or eggplant stuffed squash, adopted by combined baklava and mouhalabiyyeh — a Lebanese orange milk pudding — for dessert. Full menu right here. Make reservations right here. 100 District Sq. SW

Yasmine

The fast-growing kebab stand is Ramadan-friendly in any respect three places (Union Market, Chevy Chase, and Tysons). Lebanese-influenced halal dishes embrace hen and beef shawarma, shish taouk, lamb kebab, and falafel. A number of places

Fava Pot

The DMV-wide vacation spot for Egyptian delicacies affords a multi-course Ramadan tasting menu ($55) filled with dates, soups, salads, hummus, kofta, baklava, and extra (with a vegetarian choice too) for pickup, supply, and dine-in service. Areas in Falls Church, Virginia, and Dupont Circle

Villa Yara

Georgetown’s Lebanese standout affords a particular prix fixe menu for Ramadan, served every day from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The $55-per-person unfold features a rotating soup, selection of meze (fattoush salad, tabouleh, hummus, Lebanese spinach pies), one entree (combined grill or stew of the day), and drinks like a mint lemonade. 2815 M Avenue NW

Sheesh Grill

Have fun breaking the quick this Ramadan with a fast-casual meal from Sheesh Grill in Falls Church and Chantilly from Friday, February 28 by way of Saturday, March 29. The three-course meal ($23 for adults and $17 for teenagers) options apps like potato pakora and soup, plus a selection of entrees like kabuli rice, hen korma, and beef kofta, and rice milk pudding for dessert with a refreshing fountain drink. A number of places

Hal & Al’s BBQ

The Ballston Quarter challenge fingers out free Ramadan meals to the primary 50 friends on Tuesday, March 4. Get pleasure from a brisket combo or mesquite hen combo at sundown. 4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia

Ottoman Taverna

Ottoman Taverna

Throughout the 30 days of Ramadan, Mt. Vernon Triangle’s Turkish spot serves a particular four-course iftar menu ($44.95). Crimson lentil soup is adopted by a selection of starters and dips (hummus, falafel, or muhammara); an assortment of char-grilled kebabs, combined grill platter, moussaka, and cauliflower stew; and desserts like baklava or oven-baked rice pudding. 425 I Avenue NW

Bawadi

The total-service halal restaurant in Falls Church affords a every day dinner buffet ($35.99) beginning at sunset (6 p.m.) every night time of Ramadan. Search for iftar specials like roasted lamb and crispy sambusa. Name to make a reservation (703-845-1600). 6304 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia

Ramadan eating sources

Amongst many efforts from Middle DC, which facilitates faith-based Islamic gatherings, is DC Iftar League. Its aim is to attach group members with one another “in order that nobody has to interrupt quick — and eat dinner — alone.” Be part of its Iftar League right here.