Iftar Invitation Messages 2027: Wording & Replies

Few things capture the spirit of Ramadan like an iftar shared with others. Opening your home, your office or your mosque at sunset is also a deed with a special reward: the Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever gives a fasting person something to break his fast will have a reward like his, without the fasting person's reward being reduced at all" (Tirmidhi).

Ramadan 2027 is expected to run from Monday 8 February to early March, with iftar at sunset each day. Below you'll find what to include in your invitation, ready-to-send iftar invitation messages for every situation, polite replies, and the duas to thank your host.

What to include in an iftar invitation

Iftar is the one dinner where timing isn't flexible: the fast breaks at sunset, and guests who arrive late miss the most important moment. A good invitation answers every practical question in advance:

Day and date, for example "Saturday 13 February 2027".
Arrival time, ideally 15 to 20 minutes before Maghrib. Check the iftar time for your city on our Ramadan 2027 calendar.
Address, plus parking or public transport tips.
Who is invited: just them, the whole family, children welcome?
Prayer: say if you will pray Maghrib together, and whether there's space to pray Taraweeh afterwards.
RSVP, with a question about allergies or dietary needs.

Iftar invitation messages for family and friends

Between family and close friends, an invitation can be short and warm. Add the practical details in a second message if needed.

Assalamu alaikum! 🌙 We'd love to have you over for iftar on Saturday 13 February. Please come around 5:30 so we can break the fast together. Let us know if you can make it!
Ramadan Kareem! Our home is open for iftar this Friday. Bring the kids and your appetite, and we'll pray Maghrib together 🤍
Mum, Dad, would you come for iftar on Sunday? The children want to show you their Ramadan lanterns 🏮
It's been too long! Come and break your fast with us next Thursday. Nothing fancy: dates, soup and good company 🍲
First iftar in our new home 🏡 We'd be honoured if you joined us on [date]. Maghrib is around [time], so please arrive a little before.
Iftar at ours tonight? Last minute, I know, but there's more than enough food and we'd love to see you 😊

Office and corporate iftar invitations

A company iftar is one of the best ways to include fasting colleagues and let everyone else experience Ramadan. Send the invitation at least a week in advance and make it clear that everyone is welcome, fasting or not.

Subject: You're invited: Team Iftar on [date]

Dear all,

Ramadan Kareem! To celebrate the holy month together, we are hosting a team iftar on [day, date] at [venue]. Please arrive by [time]. We will break the fast at sunset (around [iftar time]) with dates and water, followed by dinner. A quiet room will be available for prayer.

Everyone is welcome, whether you are fasting or not. Please reply by [date] and let us know about any dietary requirements.

Looking forward to sharing this evening with you,
[Name]

Team iftar this Wednesday at sunset in the third-floor kitchen 🌙 Fasting or not, everyone is welcome. Dates and dinner are on the company!
Ramadan Kareem, team! Please RSVP for our iftar evening by Monday so we can order enough food for everyone 🍽️

Mosque and community iftar announcements

Community iftars rely on volunteers, donors and word of mouth. Keep announcements clear and easy to forward.

Community iftar every Saturday of Ramadan at [Mosque name] 🌙 Everyone welcome: families, students, neighbours and friends of other faiths. Volunteers needed!
Ramadan Kareem! Join us for an open iftar on [date] from [time]. Free meal, a short talk about Ramadan and Maghrib prayer together. Please share 🤍
Sponsor an iftar this Ramadan: [amount] feeds one fasting person at our community iftar. Contact [name] to give.

Inviting non-Muslim friends to iftar

Many people would love to experience an iftar but feel shy about asking. A friendly invitation that explains what will happen makes them feel welcome:

Would you like to join us for an iftar this Ramadan? It's the meal when we break our fast at sunset. No need to fast or bring anything, just come hungry 😊
We're hosting an iftar on Saturday and would love you to come! We'll start with dates and water at sunset, pray for a few minutes, then eat together. Everyone's welcome.

How to reply to an iftar invitation

Reply quickly, because your host is planning the food around the guest list. Here are polite ways to accept, decline and say thank you afterwards.

Wa alaikum assalam! We'd love to come. Jazakum Allahu khayran for inviting us. What can we bring?
Ramadan Kareem! Thank you so much, we'll be there before Maghrib in sha Allah 🌙
Thank you for the kind invitation. Unfortunately we're already hosting that evening. May Allah reward you, and let's find another night soon!
Jazakum Allahu khayran for thinking of us. I can't make it this time, but you and your family are in my duas. Ramadan Mubarak 🤲
That was a wonderful iftar, thank you! May Allah accept your fast and reward you for feeding all of us 🤍

Duas to thank your host after iftar

The Prophet ﷺ taught duas for those who feed you. Saying one at the end of the meal, or adding it to your thank-you message, is the most beautiful way to thank a host.

أَفْطَرَ عِنْدَكُمُ الصَّائِمُونَ، وَأَكَلَ طَعَامَكُمُ الْأَبْرَارُ، وَصَلَّتْ عَلَيْكُمُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ

Aftara 'indakumus-sa'imun, wa akala ta'amakumul-abrar, wa sallat 'alaykumul-mala'ikah.
"May fasting people break their fast with you, may the righteous eat your food, and may the angels pray for you." (Abu Dawud)

اللَّهُمَّ أَطْعِمْ مَنْ أَطْعَمَنِي، وَاسْقِ مَنْ سَقَانِي

Allahumma at'im man at'amani, wasqi man saqani.
"O Allah, feed the one who fed me and give drink to the one who gave me drink." (Muslim)

Want your invitation to stand out? Attach one of our Ramadan Kareem 2027 images to your WhatsApp invite.

Frequently asked questions

What do you write in an iftar invitation?

The day and date, an arrival time 15 to 20 minutes before Maghrib, the address, who is invited and an RSVP date. For example: "We'd love to have you for iftar on Saturday 13 February; please come around 5:30."

What time should guests arrive for iftar?

About 15 to 20 minutes before sunset, so everyone is seated when the fast breaks. Check the exact iftar time for the city in advance.

What should I bring to an iftar?

Dates, fruit, a dessert or a drink are always welcome. Ask the host if they would like you to bring a dish.

How do I thank someone for iftar?

Say "Jazakum Allahu khayran" and the Prophet's dua for hosts: "Aftara 'indakumus-sa'imun, wa akala ta'amakumul-abrar, wa sallat 'alaykumul-mala'ikah" (Abu Dawud).