Ramadan is upon us, and you know what that means ... food!

While the significance of the holy month mainly lies in spiritual cleansing, food takes a firm second place. Throughout the month, fasting Muslims spend their time daydreaming about sunset ... because it means they can have iftar - the meal Muslims consume after sunset to break their fast. 

So, what do iftars look like around the Middle East?

1. In Lebanon, fattoush is an iftar staple

2. This is what a high-end Cairo iftar looks like

Source: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza

3. International cuisine in Dubai

5. But Dubai can also go old school with tagine and couscous

6. It's go big or go home in Saudi Arabia

7. Moroccan cuisine at its finest!

8. It's always a colorful iftar table in Turkey