Waste not, want not — especially during the month of moderation: An unfortunate downside of the constant family gatherings over Iftar and Suhoor is the large quantity of food that ends up going to waste. Middle Eastern countries are especially guilty of over-indulgent behaviors that result in a spike in food waste during Ramadan — Bahrain generates around 400 tonnes of food waste per day and Qatari households end up disposing of around half of their food during the holy month, according to EcoMENA.

Some tips to cut down on the wastage your household is responsible for: Rather than showing up to each Iftar with a dessert in hand, consider using the event as a chance to collect money donations for charity, buy a non-food gift for your host, and try to plan realistically to avoid preparing enough food for 20 when you’re hosting an intimate Suhoor for five. Alternatively, get in touch with charitable organizations such as the Egyptian Food Bank or Resala, or one of several citizen initiatives that pick up leftover food from your house to distribute among the needy.