Sundown special: Local Turkish-Americans share Ramadan meal and Muslim culture


And even once the sun is down and it’s technically time to eat, Ahmet Fazil says many Muslims choose to wait another few minutes before indulging in the meal—it’s one more display of discipline, self-control, and devotion to God before breaking the fast. Photo: Rammelkamp Foto

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