Mahya, the tradition of displaying devotional messages on a string of lights from the soaring minarets of the Ottoman-era mosques, is unique to Turkey and dates back hundreds of years.
This year, Baharat Restaurant located on the ground floor of Le Meridien City Centre Bahrain, offers a glimpse of Turkish Ramadan tradition from its décor highlighting the Blue Mosque and other religious landmarks in Turkey.
Diners can enjoy the iftar offering from sunset to 8.30pm, costing BD21.5 net including Arabic juices, water, soft drinks and chilled juices for adults, while children between six and 12 years can enjoy the same at BD10 net. Children below six will dine for free.
The restaurant also has a ghabga service for BD14.5 catered between 9pm and 2am; while sheesha is available from sunset to 12.30am for BD9 net.
A combined sheesha and ghabga package costs BD21 net. Guests can also enjoy breakfast at Furn Bistro, from 6.30am to 11am on weekdays and 6.30am to 11.30am over the weekends, with a choice between a buffet spread costing BD12.5 net and an a la carte option.
Additionally, diners can savour lunch between 12.30pm and 4pm, with a buffet package available for BD11.5 net; an iftar buffet costing BD18 net from sunset to 8.30pm and an a la carte menu available for dinner from 8pm to 1am.
For more information and bookings, call 17171000 or WhatsApp 38885862.
The hotel is offering a special iftar package that includes stay at a superior room and an iftar buffet at Baharat Restaurant.
It costs BD55 for single occupancy and BD65 for double occupancy, exclusive of taxes. Book this package by calling 17171111 or email reservations.bahrain@marriott.com