Makkah, February 25, 2026, SPA -- Ramadan street stalls in the neighborhoods of Makkah are among the most prominent seasonal features accompanying the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. They form a daily scene that reflects Ramadan’s distinct character and evokes elements of collective memory linked to the city’s culinary and social traditions.
These stalls spread across neighborhood surroundings ahead of the Maghrib call to prayer, offering a variety of Ramadan foods and beverages, in a display that reflects simplicity in detail and the renewal of inherited practices preserved by the community across generations. Residents regularly visit the stalls as part of their daily preparations for iftar, with these temporary sites turning into lively spaces during the early evening hours, marked by a distinctive Ramadan atmosphere where daily activity blends with the spirit of the holy month. The Ramadan stalls also provide a seasonal opportunity for home-based families to showcase their homemade products, reflecting the role of family enterprise and contributing to income generation during Ramadan and embodying the social values characteristic of Makkah society.
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