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We’re nearly at the end of Ramadan, meaning all your family gatherings are presumably out of the way. Now, we can make room for the friends’  gatherings next. But before getting started on your preparations, there are a few things to keep in mind, whether you’re preparing to cook homemade meals or hosting a dish party. 

We know all the stress of hosting a Ramadan Iftar, but if you follow these simple steps, you’re guaranteed to throw the ultimate fun and warm gathering for you and your loved ones! 

Decorations and More Decorations

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While you might think this isn’t essential, Ramadan decorations make your gathering wholesome and entertaining, with a Ramadan spirit radiating throughout your setting. So don’t forget to go over the top with your Ramadan décor.

Don’t Overdo Ramadan Desserts

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After everyone is done eating the delicious Iftar, there will be little room left for dessert. So avoid presenting too many desserts, as your guests will unlikely indulge in all the options, and you will have an abundance of leftovers and completely sealed and untouched dishes.

Prepare Food That Goes Together

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If you’re cooking the food, we recommend choosing meal items that are somewhat related to one another in terms of taste and portions. This also goes for dish parties; although more food is welcome, keeping things simple and practical is essential. So think about the menu.

Don’t Stress About Leftovers

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Avoid overly stressing about who is bringing what. Ultimately, everyone will enjoy the food, and the surplus will give you leftovers for days. You can even hand your guests goodie bags of little plates of food if there’s no space left in your fridge.

Bring Board Games

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It’s always more fun when board games are involved. So break the typical routine and make your gathering enjoyable with classic board games, like Monopoly, UNO!, and Jenga, or Egyptian-made games, like 2oul A-Meme, and Kataflam.