Ramadan fast; according to tradition, Muhammad broke fast with three dates. Following that, Muslims generally adjourn for the Maghrib prayer, the fourth of the five daily prayers, after which the main meal is served. Social gatherings, many times in a buffet style, are frequent at iftar. Traditional dishes are often highlighted, including traditional desserts, and particularly those made only during Ramadan. Water is usually the beverage of choice, but juice and milk are also often available, as are soft drinks and caffeinated beverages. In the Middle East, the iftar meal consists of water, juices, dates, salads and appetizers, one or more
Antillean fruit-eating bat Antillean fruit-eating bat The Antillean fruit-eating bat ("Brachyphylla cavernarum") is one of two leaf-nosed bat species belonging to the genus "Brachyphylla". The species occurs in the Caribbean from Puerto Rico to St. Vincent and Barbados. Fossil specimens have also been recorded from New Providence, Bahamas. Three subspecies of "B. cavernarum" are recognized. "B. c. cavernarum" is the largest of the subspecies and occurs from St. Croix to St. Vincent. "B. c. intermedia" is of intermediate size and occurs in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with the exception of St. Croix. "B. c. minor" occurs in Barbados and is characterized