Badr day is celebrated on the 17th of Ramzan to give respect to the martyrs of the Battle of Badr, which is the first battle waged to protect Muslims from the persecution of the Quraish, the enemies of the Prophet Muhammad. On the day, coconut rice along with beef is prepared and served to the people. Special supplication is held for the martyrs and a song mentioning all the 313 persons who participated in the battle (Badr Baith) is recited.
