Because Ramadan is about togetherness and community.

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For content creator Heifa Odeh ofFufus Kitchen, Ramadan is about togetherness and community.

Everyone just wants to worship, get together, do all the right things, she says.

family enjoying middle eastern food (dolma, kebabs, flatbread) for iftart, Ramadan

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It’s so beautiful to see everyone on the same page.

Its also a time of increased faith and worship, and, of course, gatherings.

Marinate Meat Ahead of Time

Heifa finds that having marinated meats on hand makes getting dinner together much easier.

raw kebabs on a cutting board

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She advises against marinating fish, as salts and acids can change their texture the longer it sits.

Cutting takes time, says Heifa.

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bowl of ingredients to make a dressing

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The same goes for sauces, whether its pasta sauce or currythe longer they sit, the better.