Atlanta Magazine
Scenes from a Ramadan Iftar meal in metro Atlanta
At the Mughals in Norcross, families gather—cautiously—to celebrate during the holy month that once again falls during the Covid-19 pandemic
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A young boy recites duas —short prayers of invocation asking for assistance from God—after praying taraweeh at Mughals in Norcross. Taraweeh, prayed in sets, is a form of meditation while reciting longer portions of the Quran. During Ramadan, Muslims are encouraged to ask for their grandest wishes.
Photograph by Sharif Hassan
Brightly colored saris, hijabs, kufis, and finely embroidered outfits drape the adults and young children as they line the dining room of the Mughals in Norcross, minutes before sunset, signifying time for breakfast during the holy month of Ramadan. Men and women line up for Maghrib prayer, the fourth prayer of the day for Muslims that coincides with daily sunset, just before breaking fast. These group prayers are still a rare sight in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.