There are a number of locations around the country like parks, public squares and mosque courtyards where people come together to share in the camaraderie of breaking fast.
In Kuala Lumpur, city dwellers are known to arrive as early as 5pm at popular destinations such as Dataran Merdeka and Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, bringing with them food, picnic mats, foldable chairs and tables.
Groups of friends and families can be spotted laying out homemade meals, food bought from nearby Ramadan bazaars or from nearby mosques.
Beyond Kuala Lumpur, similar scenes take place in other states where open spaces nearby mosques and public parks are turned into makeshift dining areas.
Buka puasa gatherings at these locations attract large crowds, including both non-Muslims and tourists.
For many, breaking fast outdoors offers a refreshing change from the daily grind.
People take advantage of a balmy and dry evening a they spread out across Dataran Merdeka for buka puasa.
Above: Golden hues of sunset wash over Layang-Layangan beach in Labuan as a family waits to break their fast. Left: People preparing for buka puasa at the Sultan Azlan Shah roundabout field in Bandar Meru Raya, Ipoh, Perak.
The field at the Sultan Azlan Shah roundabout in Bandar Meru Raya in Ipoh is dotted with families and friends preparing for iftar.
Friends and families gathered on the grassy field at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur as they prepare for iftar. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star
The lawn opposite the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya is an ideal location for a picnic-style buka puasa.
Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur is popular with families and offers a serene view of the city skyline after a day of fasting.
Family members and friends waiting to break fast along coastal road at Pantai Bersih. ( March 11, 2025 ) — LIM BENG TATT/The Star
