It is narrated from Hazrat Salman bin Amir (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: When any one of you breaks his fast, he should break it with dates; if he does not find dates, then he should break it with water, for water is purifying. Perform 'aqiqah on the birth of a boy; remove impurities and sacrifice an animal on his behalf. Giving charity to close relatives brings double reward: one for charity and the other for maintaining family ties.