In the Middle East, traditional local cuisin figure extensively in Iftars. Dishes include hummus, fattoush, moutabel, stuffed vine leaves, falafel, shawarmas, the filo pastry sweet baklava, and heavier meat dishes like mandi and lamb koftas. The Iftar is usually done at home in most countries with the family, but many people also break their fast in mosques or send food items as charity to their local mosque. __