Street Food during Ramadan, Old Delhi

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A man prepares Chicken Tandoori in Old Delhi near Jama Masjid during Ramzan. He applies the masal over chicken and cooks it. Seekh Kebab and Chicken Biryani is being prepared and served. During Ramzan a variety of food is served in the markets near Jama Masjid. In the holy month of Ramzan, Muslims from all over the world fast from dawn to dusk to come closer to God. Abstaining from food and drink during the day, the faithful Muslim may eat two meals a day - the pre-dawn suhoor and iftar at dusk. During iftar, Old Delhi becomes a paradise for food connoisseurs. The lane opposite Jama Masjid - Bazar Matia Mahal - is filled with heady aromas from big heaps of keema samosas, vats of Chicken biryani, grilling botis and kebabs and hot paneer jalebi. To cool down, there are drums filled with Rooh