Updated 23 April 2022
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6 games to play at Ramadan gatherings

6 games to play at Ramadan gatherings

During Ramadan, Muslims tend to break their fast with family and friends. Here are six games to play during gatherings after iftar or sahoor.
 

  • Jackaroo

    This Jordanian game is usually played with four people using a wooden board, marbles, and a deck of cards. The main objective is to get your marbles around the board and back to your base.

  • Charades

    Old, but gold. Usually played with two teams, each person gets a chance to act out the title of a film or TV series, while their team members try to figure it out.

  • Mheibes

    A traditional Ramadan game played in Iraq after iftar. It consists of two groups and the objective is to conceal a ring.

  • Monopoly deal

    A spin-off of the traditional Monopoly board game, Monopoly deal is played with cards. It is a game of both strategy and luck.

  • Jenga

    Jenga is a fun game for all ages. With a stack of blocks, some luck, and stealthy hands, the objective is to build a tower while avoiding its collapse.

  • Tarneeb

    This Levant card game has been around for decades. Played with four players, it requires memory, math, and strategy skills.