Ramya Joshi
Ramzan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. In this holy month,
Muslims all over the world fast from dawn till dusk. The month of fasting
begins with the sighting of the crescent moon.
Muslims, during this month, eat Sehri (pre-dawn meal) and break their fast
(Roza) after sunset. Various delicacies are prepared during this month
which not only provides energy to the people who fast, but also is an
opportunity to know more about different foods.
Masjids in many parts of the world host Iftaar for people who fast. A variety
of foods and drinks are served, which is funded by the administration of
Masjid.
One such place to visit during Ramzan, for food and beverages, is Mosque
Road (Frazer Town) in Bangalore. Hundreds of food stalls are set up on the
roads and over the footpaths which serve various vegetarian and non-
vegetarian food. Apart from this, various drinks are also served to the
people. Not only Muslims, but people from other communities also line up at
food stalls to have various Ramzan-special
Arbeen, who runs a food stall at Mosque Road and sells various
delicious foods for Rozedars (those who fast), starts preparing food
by 2 pm and the stall is ready by 4 pm to serve the food. She said that her
daily turnover is about Rs 10,000.
Not only regular snacks are sold at that place, but shoes, scents, and dresses are also
showcased and sold to many passers-by.
Caramel-pudding sweet, chicken cheese rolls, camel meat, beef, Patthar
ghost, and kebab is one of the most eaten food items by the people. Altaf,
who runs the shop which sells the above items, said that his family has
been in this business for years and they earn a living through this.
Vismaya (25), who is a Graduate student from Christ University, has put up
a stall that serves Roohfza sharbat, homemade sweets, and chocolate
her friend, who wants to be anonymous, said that she has paid Rs 80,000
to rent that place. Her daily turnover is about Rs 7,000.
On the right, Vismaya and her friend.
There is a big market for fish, prawns, tiger prawns, and crabs which attracts
hundreds of seafood lovers. The above foods are kept marinated and
ready to cook.
Kaushaliya and her friend Rahul tried their hand at Punjabi Tandoori
Chicken which they liked the most. They added that they are visiting this
place for the first time and got to know their friends.
Rahul and Kaushaliya
If you are interested, Mosque Road in Bangaluru is a must-visit place. The
special Ramzan items are sold there from noon to 4 am.
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