From Dusk Till Dawn: A Guide to Ramadan Tents & Experiences for 2024

Every year, around the time we start getting bombarded with the “Let’s have iftar together sometime!” text messages from people we actually want to have iftar with, we find ourselves at a loss. Takeout is a high-risk game when everyone is trying to eat at the exact same minute, our leftovers deserve a break, and the final option - cooking our own food - is hardly a possibility for most of us. Those of us who are lucky enough to not have curfews can instead go out for suhoor with their eyes half open.

There’s a loophole in the system, though: Ramadan tents. Unlike overwhelmed restaurants that struggle to fit in the hoards of iftar orders coming in at the same time, Ramadan-tailored experiences dive into battle minutes before Maghrib and still manage to feed everyone. Plus, with music, live shows and an overall commitment to the festive spirit of the holy month, these designated experiences are a lot more fun…