Many Muslim people around the world, including in Birmingham, follow Ramadan - which is a period of fasting and abstaining from things considered impure. During that time, they don’t eat or drink during daylight hours.
This year, the month of Ramadan starts on March 23 and will go on till April 21. Every day, those doing the fast break it in the evening at a specific time, based on the Islamic calendar. The meal to break the fast is called Iftar and as during other times, only Halal products are consumed.
Thanks to the large multicultural population in Birmingham, there are several Halal restaurants to go to for the Iftar meal.
Here are 10 restaurants in the city the break Ramadan fast:
9. Royal Watan, Selly Park
Located in Selly Park, this restaurant serves authentic Kashmiri cuisine. They offer a range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Halal dishes, including a variety of biryani. Started in 1984, this 39-year-old restaurant serves good home-style food and is popular among the community. They are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 12am. Location - 602-604 Pershore Road. | Google Maps
10. Fargo’s, Balti Triangle
Located in the heart of ‘Halal Quarter’, Fargo’s serves different kinds of cuisine and it’s all Halal. From fries to burgers to guac - you will find everything here. It’s a casual dining restaurant that uses HMC Halal Aberdeen Angus beef. Location - 377 - 379 Ladypool Road. | google maps