During the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset, many come together at the end of each day to break their fast.

Some local restaurants offer special celebratory iftar menus for a refreshing change of pace during the annual, month-long holiday. This year, Ramadan starts the evening of Friday, February 28, and concludes at sundown on Sunday, March 30.

This list will be updated as more are released. Here’s a running roundup of iftar menus and more:

Know of a D.C. restaurant with an iftar menu? Send details to dc@eater.com.

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For the first three nights of iftar, the Arlington hookah lounge hosts a buffet for $19.99 per person (and $29.99 every day after that during the duration of Ramadan). 2515 Lee Highway, Arlington, Virginia

Situated in the upper-level food court at Tysons Galleria since late 2024, the Italian destination for build-your-own halal pasta stays open late (until 1 a.m.) every night for its first Ramadan. 2001 International Drive, McLean, Virginia

Tysons Corner’s critically acclaimed Iranian restaurant from chef and two-time James Beard semifinalist Chris Morgan showcases a special menu for iftar. Enjoy unlimited plates for $65 per person, beginning with a welcome bite of stuffed dates with walnuts, brown butter, and Maldon salt. Enjoy Persian-influenced bites like a variety of meze like pistachio soup, braised lamb shoulder, and chicken kebab. 8045 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, Virginia

The Wharf’s waterfront Lebanese restaurant offers a prix fixe iftar menu for $75 per person 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guests can enjoy stuffed dates with almond and pistachio nougat, Levantine lentil soup, a selection of meze, and lamb shank, roasted spring chicken, or eggplant stuffed squash, followed by mixed baklava and mouhalabiyyeh — a Lebanese orange milk pudding — for dessert. Full menu here. Make reservations here. 100 District Square SW

The fast-growing kebab stand is Ramadan-friendly at all three locations (Union Market, Chevy Chase, and Tysons). Lebanese-influenced halal dishes include chicken and beef shawarma, shish taouk, lamb kebab, and falafel. Multiple locations

The DMV-wide destination for Egyptian cuisine offers a multi-course Ramadan tasting menu ($55) full of dates, soups, salads, hummus, kofta, baklava, and more (with a vegetarian option too) for pickup, delivery, and dine-in service. Locations in Falls Church, Virginia, and Dupont Circle

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Georgetown’s Lebanese standout offers a special prix fixe menu for Ramadan, served daily from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The $55-per-person spread includes a rotating soup, choice of meze (fattoush salad, tabouleh, hummus, Lebanese spinach pies), one entree (mixed grill or stew of the day), and drinks like a mint lemonade. 2815 M Street NW

Celebrate breaking the fast this Ramadan with a fast-casual meal from Sheesh Grill in Falls Church and Chantilly from Friday, February 28 through Saturday, March 29. The three-course meal ($23 for adults and $17 for kids) features apps like potato pakora and soup, plus a choice of entrees like kabuli rice, chicken korma, and beef kofta, and rice milk pudding for dessert with a refreshing fountain drink. Multiple locations

The Ballston Quarter project hands out free Ramadan meals to the first 50 guests on Tuesday, March 4. Enjoy a brisket combo or mesquite chicken combo at sunset. 4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia

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During the 30 days of Ramadan, Mt. Vernon Triangle’s Turkish spot serves a special four-course iftar menu ($44.95). Red lentil soup is followed by a choice of starters and dips (hummus, falafel, or muhammara); an assortment of char-grilled kebabs, mixed grill platter, moussaka, and cauliflower stew; and desserts like baklava or oven-baked rice pudding. 425 I Street NW

The full-service halal restaurant in Falls Church offers a daily dinner buffet ($35.99) starting at sundown (6 p.m.) each night of Ramadan. Look for iftar specials like roasted lamb and crispy sambusa. Call to make a reservation (703-845-1600). 6304 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia

Among many efforts from Center DC, which facilitates faith-based Islamic gatherings, is DC Iftar League. Its goal is to connect community members with each other “so that no one has to break fast — and eat dinner — alone.” Join its Iftar League here.