Jashn-e-Iftaar at Jama Masjid...Markets & Cultural Nuances, Food & Photography

It's the holy month of Ramzaan and Delhi's streets leading up to Jama Masjid are a riot of lights, colors, festive gaiety and obviously food!! DelhiByFoot pioneered the ‘Silsila' of Ramzaan Cultural Heritage & Food Experience walks in Delhi back in 2012, bringing together elements of fun, story-telling, cultural heritage, photography & food.

And this year, as in the previous years we are ready to host you again...Through the alleys of Delhi 6...to the brightly lit markets of Jama Masjid…sampling platterful of traditional Veg and Non-veg delicacies and beverages…

Join the ‘Jumma’ or Friday prayers of Ramzaan this weekend, know more about the rituals and traditions of Ramzaan, its finer nuances and along with hundreds of our Muslim brethren in the spirit of brotherhood and togetherness inside the massive courtyard of Delhi’s Largest Mosque for Iftaari (breaking of the Daily Fast or ‘Roza’)...

Finally settle down for a sit-down "Shahi Iftaari Dastarkhwaan", or a Royal Iftar around a platterful of traditional Veg and Non-veg delicacies and beverages as we share details from our ‘jhola’ of stories so that you learn more about the rituals & traditions associated with Ramzaan!

Date: 6PM, 8th April 2022

Charges: Rs 1800/person (Incl of Cultural Heritage walk and an exhaustive list of traditional Indian veg & non-veg Iftaari foods/beverages) Children below 8 yrs go free. From Ages 9-12yrs, it is 50% of charges These charges cover all costs for the traditional food & beverages. Excluding bottled water, aerated beverages, photography charges at the Jama Masjid and rickshaw commuting costs, if any.

NOTE: Limited spots available, and prior booking is NECESSARY CALL RAMIT @ 9871181775 FOR ANY SPECIAL REQUESTS OR GROUP BOOKINGS.

SEE PICS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS HERE , HERE , HERE and HERE and HERE

MEDIA REPORTS ABOUT US

QuintOnline AP 2018

Sunday Guardian 2017

Hindustan Times 2016 Times Of India 2015

TOI Report of Best Ramzaan Walks 2014

New York Times' India Blog 2012

ESSENTIALS TO WEAR & CARRY:

1- Dress conservatively to respect religious sentiments of the people in the area and related festivities. Loose, comfortable cotton clothes which cover arms and legs, preferably traditional 'Shahjahanabadi' style KURTAS/KURTIS/SALWARS/PAJAMAS etc is advised, so that you can easily sit down on the Mosque courtyard ground. Irrespective of gender, strictly NO shorts/spaghetti tops etc.

2- Carry a covering for your head, irrespective of gender, caps/scarves etc.

3- Do wear easy-to-remove shoe/flip-flops.

4- Delhi is reeling under plastic garbage, let's not pollute our city any further, so we at DBF request each of you to carry your own bottle of water.