Note:  One of the benefits of Ramadan is that fasting Muslims feel sympathy towards the poor and those who go hungry throughout the year.  The focus of Ramadan should be on spiritual growth and discipline, not on preparing elaborate gourmet meals to enjoy at the end of the day.  Muslims during Ramadan, as well as throughout the year, should "eat to live, not live to eat."  Nevertheless, there are some traditional dishes that Muslims throughout the world enjoy during this special time.  References are listed here as a resource for a variety of dishes, to be used in moderation.

Cookbooks: Cuisine from the Muslim World
Top picks of cookbooks offering delicious international recipes.

"Arabian Cuisine," by Anne Marie Weiss-Armush
Your Guide to Islam reviews this wonderful cookbook, filled with both exotic dishes and traditional family meals.

Ethnic Recipes
Archive of recipes organized by culture.  Hundreds of recipes, with search function available.

Iranian-Persian Recipes
A large collection of authentic Persian recipes.

Middle Eastern Recipes
Online cookbook of traditional recipes, by a 70-year-old Iraqi woman.

Recipes and Halal Food
Recipes from Soundvision, and additional articles about halal (permissible) food in Islam.

Turkish Cuisine
Full menu of choices for preparing a Turkish meal.

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