{"id":746509,"date":"2025-03-08T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=746509"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:07:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T11:07:33","slug":"7-things-to-do-in-beirut-when-you-just-cant-wait-for-iftar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/746509\/7-things-to-do-in-beirut-when-you-just-cant-wait-for-iftar\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things to Do in Beirut When You Just Can&#8217;t Wait For Iftar"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Time flies when you&#8217;re having fun, so here are 7 things to do in Beirut to put that to the test while you wait for Iftar to come around.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-visit-the-new-nuhad-es-said-pavilion-at-the-beirut-national-museum\">1. Visit the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/734570\/national-museum-of-beirut-inaugurates-new-pavilion-and-cafe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion<\/a> at the Beirut National Museum<\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DFxua_VKquX\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>The newest addition to the National Museum, the Nuhad Es-Said Pavilion features breathtaking exhibitions that showcase the region&#8217;s rich cultural heritage, from ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-catch-a-movie-at-metropolis-cinema\">2. Catch a movie at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/metropoliscinema\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Metropolis Cinema<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DD9MhuqM8v7\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Grab your fellow cinephile and make plans to catch a movie before your Iftar outing. What better way to pass the time than by watching independent films from both local and international creatives?<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-disconnect-with-a-new-book-from-nbsp-halabi-bookshop\">3. Disconnect with a new book from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/halabibookshop\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=67f4026c-7bdb-489d-8cb3-5126797f1931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halabi Bookshop<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DFx_fHHizHF\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>One of the most charming bookshops in the city, you&#8217;re bound to find your next read at Halabi. Chances are, you&#8217;ll spend most of your time browsing the shelves and taking pictures of its interiors before you finally settle on a book.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-book-a-lantern-painting-class-at-creativenass\">4. Book a lantern painting class at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/61587\/unleash-your-creativity-at-this-spot-in-the-heart-of-badaro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CreativeNass<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DG0_7-fMMWN\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>A fun activity that is best enjoyed with a group of friends! CreativeNass also offers a variety of workshops and art classes for you to partake in, so make sure to check out their weekly schedule.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-learn-how-to-arrange-bouquets-at-nbsp-bouquet-delicieux\">5. Learn how to arrange bouquets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bouquetdelicieux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bouquet D\u00e9licieux<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DE7lTbaCNNO\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Bouquet D\u00e9licieux is a wonderful place in Badaro to stop and smell the roses (literally). You can spend the day learning how to arrange bouquets or make friends with their resident golden retriever.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-spend-the-day-vintage-shopping-at-bob-s-vintage\">6. Spend the day vintage shopping at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bobs_vintages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bob&#8217;s Vintage<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DFcd8C6tAlo\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Previously known as Hamra Vintage, Bob&#8217;s Vintage is still the same place filled with all the vintage gadgets and knickknacks you love\u2014think retro cameras, classic vinyl records, and nostalgic collectibles, all waiting to be discovered.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-invite-your-friends-to-play-a-few-boardgames-at-multiverse\">7. Invite your friends to play a few boardgames at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/smashitleb\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multiverse<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <script type=\"module\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/@justinribeiro\/lite-tiktok@0.1.0\/lite-tiktok.js\"><\/script>   <lite-tiktok style=\"margin:auto;width:340px;\" videoid=\"7464308304953576712\" autoload><\/lite-tiktok>   <p><\/p>    <p>Did you know that Multiverse is the first designated boardgame shop to open in Lebanon? And they have one of the biggest boardgames collections in the city! 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