{"id":32562,"date":"2023-12-07T15:15:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T15:15:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/unesco-recognises-iftar-as-intangible-cultural-heritage-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-12-07T15:15:59","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T15:15:59","slug":"unesco-recognises-iftar-as-intangible-cultural-heritage-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/unesco-recognises-iftar-as-intangible-cultural-heritage-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"UNESCO recognises Iftar as intangible cultural heritage | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The UN cultural agency on Wednesday recognised iftar, the meal that breaks the daytime fast during the Muslim holy month of Ramazan, on its list of intangible cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n

The application for the sociocultural tradition was jointly submitted by Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Iftar (also called Eftari or Iftor) is observed by Muslims at sunset in the month of Ramazan, upon completion of all religious and ceremonial rites,” said UNESCO.<\/span><\/p>\n

Iftar, which follows the sunset call to prayer during Ramazan, is associated with gatherings “strengthening family and community ties and promoting charity, solidarity and social exchange,” it said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The age-old community tradition was recognised by the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage that has been meeting in Botswana since Monday.<\/span><\/p>\n

In several Muslim countries, it is customary to mark iftar by eating a date accompanied by tea. Recipes for dishes and pastries, however, vary greatly depending on the country.<\/span><\/p>\n

The UN body said that “the iftar practice is typically transmitted within families, and children and youth are often entrusted with preparing components of traditional meals”.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n