Question about Ramadan

[WinowLeaning]

Is it OK to drop a food gift round to someone of Muslim faith during Ramadan?

I want to drop something nice off for DD's friend's mum (who I don't know well, and who is a strict Muslim). Is it OK to drop food off during the day, when she is presumably fasting? (Obviously for consumption later, or whenever she'd want). If so, is there anything I ought to avoid (apart from the obvious non-Halal or alcohol)?

Thank you in advance.

(to clarify, I'm not dropping it off because it's Ramadan. She's sent some nice food home with DD before, and I'd like to return the favour, but her DD isn't allowed to other kids' houses, so I haven't had the chance yet. The mum is absolutely lovely, and I want to give her something nice)

Is there a reason you want to return the favour now? I.e if you don't now then there's no point?

If not, simplest to just wait a couple of weeks really.

I think it’s fine to take food around for the Iftar, but am happy to be corrected.

That would be great, and is often done by those who fast. Neighbours and friends often send food parcels round.

Yes to avoiding alcohol, suitable for veg stuff or halal if meat products.

I'm sure it would be fine, but personally I wait the few days until it's over.

i'm muslim and fasting and yes absolutely fine

Yes it would be fine, that's a lovely gesture

Why? People like to eat nice food at iftar.

OP this is fine. People fasting don't avoid looking at or handling food during the day.

I think it would be fine. The fast opens at about 6:30 (until April when it will be an hour later due to the clock change).

Muslims drop off food to others during Ramadan more than any other time! It's absolutely fine.
Honestly, even if it wasn't, your intentions are kind and anyone can see that. Muslims are just mostly normal people too.

Thank you all - that's really helpful. I'll go ahead, then :)
Really appreciate all your advice.

I'm Muslim and it's absolutely fine. It's actually a very lovely gesture and I'm sure they would be very appreciative.

Lovely idea. Many shops have special treat packages available at the moment. Sweets and dates and such.

Out of interest, why would you worry that it might not be ok?

I was worried about handing over food at a time when someone might be using all their willpower to fast, or that there may be a rule I wasn't aware of that food gifts should wait till Eid... or just that there was something else I might not know about.

That's kind of thoughtful but also really silly! Don't you think people shop and prepare food during the day? Also people who fast for Ramadan aren't spending all day miserably trying not to eat. It's actually enjoyable and easy when you're into it. I feel like you're trying to be nice but you're also terrified of giving offence for reasons I can't quite put my finger on. Muslims are people like anyone else. Even if you did hand over a delicious treat and the lady really wanted to eat it and got hungry she wouldn't have been annoyed with you about it!

@WinowLeaning I think the perception from the outside is that Muslims might be finding it really really difficult to avoid food and drink. it's actually surprisingly easy! there is not really much willpower involved. the first couple of days you might feel a bit hungry, but after that it's absolutely fine, your body adjusts. you don't even really think about it. the main thing is probably tiredness due to getting up early for pre dawn meal and special night prayers.
so I wouldn't worry OP. we often cook during the day/serve food to children or others who are not fasting etc. no issues

@MiltonNorthern I suppose I generally spend too much time worrying about causing offence/what the "right" thing to do is, when often I should just get on with things. It's not specific to religion/Islam - so the fact that, as you say, "Muslims are people like anyone else" (well, of course!) doesn't make much difference to me....😂

@therealcookiemonster interesting to hear that it's not that much effort once you're going with fasting - and yes of course, that makes perfect sense about cooking for kids, etc. Thank you!