The month of Ramadan is considered to be the most culinary (holy) in the religion of Islam. This is the month of worship of God, in which fasts (fasting) are kept for 30 days. The first Rosa is kept with the appearance of the moon, and iftar is done after sunrise and after sunset.

Ramadan is the first tradition of eating dates during Iftar. But have you ever wondered why dates are eaten to open Rosa? Its relationship is not only related to religious tradition, but also with health.

Why is the first date eaten in Iftar?

The tradition of opening Rosa from dates has been going on since the time of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam).

• It is said that the Prophet Muhammad first used to consume dates and water while opening Rosa.
• It was followed by the Abraham tradition, which later became a Sunnah and till date the Muslim community has been adopting it.
• In Islam, opening Rosa from dates is considered Sunnah and adopting it provides many spiritual and health benefits.

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Why is the best option to open Rosa?

1. Rich in fiber and nutrients

Dates are found in abundance of fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamins and essential nutrients.
It nourishes the body immediately after being hungry for a long time.
Fiber keeps digestion right and prevents problems like constipation.

2. immediate energy giving superfood

Date is naturally sweet, which provides immediate energy to the body after fasting throughout the day.
It contains natural sugar -glokose, fructose and sucrose, which increases blood sugar levels rapidly.
This removes fatigue and weakness immediately.

3. Helps protect against dehydration

Dihydration can occur by not drinking water throughout the day during fasting.
Date has a good amount of water, which helps in hydrating the body.
It maintains electrolyte balance of the body and reduces weakness.

4. Beneficial for digestive system

Eating more food suddenly after fasting can cause pressure on the digestive system.
The date prepare the stomach to eat slowly and makes digestion easier.
The fiber present in it helps in cleaning the stomach and protecting them from indigestion.