The last taste of Ramzan

Chand Raat, the night before Eid, is often described through its glittering markets and festive crowds. But inside many homes, it carries a quieter emotion — the final iftar of the month

Chef Sadaf Hussain

Updated At : 07:09 AM Mar 20, 2026 IST

The final iftar on Chand Raat carries a strange mix of feelings. Relief that the fasts are complete and a small sadness that the quiet beauty of Ramzan will disappear overnight. Istock

Every year, Chand Raat arrives quietly in our homes. Someone says it first, or from the next room, “Kal Eid hai”. And slowly, the news reaches the kitchen.

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is run by a trust comprising five eminent persons as trustees.

The Tribune, the largest selling English daily in North India, publishes news and views without any bias or prejudice of any kind. Restraint and moderation, rather than agitational language and partisanship, are the hallmarks of the newspaper. It is an independent newspaper in the real sense of the term.

The Tribune has two sister publications, Punjabi Tribune (in Punjabi) and Dainik Tribune (in Hindi).

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The last taste of Ramzan

Chand Raat, the night before Eid, is often described through its glittering markets and festive crowds. But inside many homes, it carries a quieter emotion — the final iftar of the month

Chef Sadaf Hussain

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