Over 1.6 billion people worldwide celebrate Ramadan, the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar, which begins with the first sighting of the new crescent moon. The month of Ramadan, which is a time for self-reflection and purity, has many traditions and rituals. Ramadan is a crucial time for the Muslim community. While some aspects of the festivities will be toned down, there are plenty of ways to mark the occasion of the holy period from afar. It is a time of selflessness, reflection, and celebration for Muslims worldwide, and sending gifts during Ramadan has also become popular in recent years. With many celebrating away from friends and family, we have you covered if you're looking for Ramadan hamper ideas!

Fruits say "I care" better than anything else. They are delicious, low in fat and cholesterol, and loaded with vitamins and minerals. They are nutrient-dense and promote health and happiness. A fruit-rich diet can help you lose weight, boost your energy, and keep your mind and body in top shape.  Apart from all other fruits, this is the most popular time of the month for dates. As it is a Sunnah in Islam, people usually break their fast with the first bite of dates. Thus, create a fruit basket with apples, oranges, grapes, berries, dates, banana, dragon fruit and many other colorful fruits and customize them with a luxurious and appetizing look, just like their nutritional contents. A fruit basket should be one of the best Ramadan gift ideas, given its colorful impression and nutritional health benefits.

 

It is undeniable that almost all of us have a soft spot for the taste of fast food in some form or another. Some find it in pure desi delight, while others satisfy their hunger by ordering their favourite meal from the fast food vendor down the street. A single bite of fast food will fill you up with joy and serve you right for your hunger cravings. A small package of fast food can make for a good gift for the occasion of Ramadan once in a blue moon, but it should not be made a habit. Kids are easily convinced when there is a burger, fried chicken, with an addition of some French fries. Find a combo with pizza, fried chicken, and a can of cola, and surprise your loved ones with an easy approach. Therefore, going a little out of the way after a long day of fasting can sometimes be overlooked.

Some of the common iftar items from Bangladeshi, traditional cuisine include Piyajoo, Beguni, Jilapi, Pakora, Alu'r chop, Muri, Halim, dates, Dal Puri, Chhola boot, Falooda, Sweets, Rosh malai, traditional Bengali sweets and different types of fruits and Fruit Juices such as orange, mango, watermelon, papaya, pineapple. Also, a plate full of mouth-watering biryani and a side of healthy salad, nothing can be more intriguing for a deshi Muslim who's about to break a day-long fast. Keeping things traditional can be a good idea because many people don't want to get out of their comfort zone after going a whole day without food or water.

Jilapi is a traditional Iftar dessert that is similar to a funnel cake that does not expand while being fried and is then soaked in sugar syrup. It's crunchy and sweet, and you can't tell if the dripping down your chin is grease or syrup when you bite into it. A few other famous dessert items include shahi tukra, pudding, payesh/firnee, shemai, faluda and so on. If you want to keep your relationship with your loved ones simple and sweet, go for a box full of sweet desserts wrapped in pretty ribbons and a card with some lovely quotes written on it.

At this time of year, most of us prefer to eat foods prepared at home. It will be favourable if you are aware of the recipient's preferences and what they prefer to usually prepare at home. It is very common to make a nutritious fruit juice during Ramadan, and they're usually made from ready-made powdered juice mixes or syrups. There are multiple ones as such in the market like Tang, Rooh Afza, Frutika and many more. There are many ready-to-use solid food mixes available for your convenience as well. A few of them are Halim mix, Firni mix, Chotpoti mix, half done Paratha, and so on. To be safe, get some good groceries, pack them in eye-catching packaging, and deliver them to your loved ones using one of the many fast delivery services available in Bangladesh.

While gift-giving isn't necessarily a Ramadan tradition, it is a time of generosity. It has become increasingly common in recent years to send gifts throughout the month of Ramadan, both among Muslims and their family and friends.