Iftar

Origin

The word iftar is derived from the Arabic root fṭr and entered Turkish as ifṭār (إفطار). This term is formed from the Arabic verb faṭara, meaning “to break the fast,” and represents the ifʿāl verbal noun form. Semantically, the word refers to the act of ending the fast and the occurrence of this action.

Uses

• Religious use: Denotes the act of a fasting person breaking their fast at sunset.
• Temporal use: Refers to the time when the fast ends, namely at sunset.
• Use in the sense of meal or feast: Refers to the meal eaten after sunset or the banquet held on this occasion.