Suhur facts for kids
Sahur (pronounced sah-HOOR) is a special meal eaten by Muslims very early in the morning. It's eaten before the sun comes up and before they start their daily fast. This meal is especially important during the Islamic month of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. This means they don't eat or drink anything during the day. Sahur is the last meal they have before the fast begins. It's like a very early breakfast that helps them get ready for the day of fasting.
What is Sahur?
Sahur is the meal eaten just before dawn, before the fajr prayer (the morning prayer). It's a bit like the opposite of iftar, which is the meal eaten in the evening to break the fast.
During Ramadan, Sahur and Iftar replace the usual three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner). This helps Muslims manage their eating times around their fasting.
Why is Sahur Important?
Eating Sahur is seen as a great blessing in Islamic traditions. It helps people who are fasting feel stronger and avoid getting too tired or grumpy during the day.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught that there is a special blessing in eating Sahur. A famous saying (called a hadith) from Sahih al-Bukhari tells us that the Prophet said, "Take Suhoor as there is a blessing in it." This means that having Sahur makes the fast easier and more rewarding.
