Ramadan is a time for prayer, charity and spending time with loved ones. Many Muslims will also fast throughout the month and break their daily fasts with an evening meal – named iftar.
Here are 12 of the best restaurants in Leeds that serve halal meals to celebrate iftar this Ramadan.
. The city's best halal-friendly restaurants
The YEP list the top halal-friendly restaurants in the city to visit this holy month of Ramadan. Photo: Submitted
. Tharavadu
Tharavadu, in the city centre, serves delicious Indian cuisine from Kerala and is understood to be the first authentic Kerala restaurant in Leeds. The restaurant won the YEP Oliver Award for Best Indian Restaurant multiple years in a row. It is also Virat Kohli, captain of the Indian cricket team, and his wife and actress Anushka Sharma's favourite Leeds restaurant. Photo: Tony Johnson
7. Westbourne Spice
Located in Otley, Westbourne Spice serves Indian and Pakistani cuisines that are popular with locals. From lamb cutlets and fish masala to chicken masala, Westbourne Spice is the perfect place to visit for a halal meal. Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Dastaan
Dastaan is an award-winning restaurant chain and a new venue opened in Leeds, on Otley Road, last year. It has since become one of the city's best Indian restaurants and loved by many. It is also currently featured in the Michelin Guide. Photo: Bruce Rollinson