Hyderabad, March 7 -- When the scorching summer heat comes mixed with the long hours of fasting in Ramadan, one drink remains a staple in nearly every Hyderabadi household- Rooh Afza. Its ruby-red hue, fragrant aroma and cooling sweetness make it an instant refresher, a tradition passed down through generations. While the drink is a household name, only a few know the story of how it came to be. Who created this iconic sharbat and how did it become such an essential part of Ramzan? Read on as Siasat.com dives into the story behind Hyderabad's favourite Ramzan drink.

The evolution of Rooh Afza

It all started in 1907 when Old Delhi's Unani doctor Hakim Abdul Majeed tried to combat the problem of people dying of intense heatstrokes. Instea...