At sunset , we stop fasting , and after prayers, we have an evening meal. It's called iftar. My mother is a very traditional person .( She's also a little bit bossy, but that's another story!) Anyway, she makes sure that iftar in our home is a very traditional meal. We always start with a glass of yoghurt and dates, fruit and lentil soup. The main course is usually a stew with meat or chicken and vegetables, served with rice. Then we have tea and cakes. During Ramadan , we always have lost of pastries in the house to offer visitors in the evening . One thing I really like about Ramadan here in Basra is that people are more sociable. Families and friends spend alot more time with each other in the evenings.