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surrounding regions. Urban centers of the country offer an amalgamation
of recipes from all parts of the country, while food with specific local
ingredients and tastes is available in rural areas and villages. Besides the
main dishes of salan, with or without meat and cooked with vegetables
or lentils, there are a number of provincial specialties such as karahi,
biryani and tikka, in various forms and flavors, eaten alongside a variety
of breads such as naan, chapati and roti.
There are also local forms of grilled meat or kebabs, desserts, and a
variety of hot and cold drinks.
Ramadan:
Theholiestmonthof the IslamicCalendar, which is amonthof fasting from
sunrise to sunset and self discipline, it is widely observed in Pakistan.
Muslim Pakistanis (about 97% of the population) fast, attend mosques
with increased frequency, and recite Quran. Special foods are cooked
in greater quantities, parties are held, and special accommodation is
made by workplaces and educational institutes.
Chand Raat:
It occurs after the Islamic month of Ramadan. Chand Raat occurs the
night before Eid day celebrations commence, marking the end of the
month of Ramadan. In the night known as Chand Raat, people celebrate