Thursday, September 20, 2007

Buka puasa: Breaking fast? Opening fast? Ifthar?

(This isn't an iftar, but looks like one)

It's a bit hard to know exactly what words suits best to describe the Indonesian words "buka puasa" in English, especially if you were not raised in an english speaking country. I've noted some words that people here use, which has the same meanings as "buka puasa", which are: "eat", "break your fast", or "open your fast". The words to describe a gathering of fasting people who break their fast, which we at home call "buka bersama", is "iftar", or just simply "dinner". Speaking of iftar, during this Ramadhan i would try to come to these 'free' iftars at Uni. Even though the food does not always go along with my eating preferences (javanese cuisines, with lots of rice, veggies, not too spicy, but yes, sweet ;-D), may God bless all those generous people who donated these free food.

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