Just like any other festival, Eid calls for celebration and a scrumptious feast. One of the most auspicious festivals celebrated by Muslims across the globe, Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is the first day of Shawwal. On this auspicious occasion, Muslims exchange wishes and read out their prayers. After this, they sit together for a festive spread and enjoy scrumptious and delicious treats.
When there is a festival, some meetha has to be there. While sheer khurma calls for an authentic Eid treat, there are so many other delights made and relished during Eid in different parts of world.
Tufahija from Bosnia
Prepared by Bosnians, this Eid-special treat is made up of poached apples stuffed with walnuts and topped with creamy whipped cream. So, if you are in Bosnia, don't forget to try Tufahija.
Shai Mai Eid from Burma
Eid is special all over the world. Just like everywhere else, Eid in Burma is also celebrated with great pomp and fervour. The people in Burma have a traditional sweet pudding made up of vermicelli. When served with raisins, coconut and fried cashews, it tastes delicious.
Sheer Khurma from India
We know that Eid is synonymous with Sheer Khurma. Meethi Eid or Eid-ul-Fitr in India is incomplete without this sweet vermicelli. This milk pudding is what the people have first thing in the morning right after their first namaz or prayer. Wanna know how to make it at home?
Lokum from Turkey
In Turkey, people celebrate Eid with a special Turkish delight called Lokum. These chewy sweets are made especially on Eid and loved by people of all age groups especially the children.
Maamoul from Lebanon
While Sheer Khurma defines Eid in India, Maamoul calls for Eid celebrations in Lebanon. These buttery and tasty shortbread cookies are stuffed with different nuts and dates. It is a common delight served in almost every other household in Lebanon.
Aseeda from Libya
Ever heard of aseeda? It is a traditional jelly-like dessert served during Eid across Libya. Made up of honey and wheat flour, aseeda is a delicious, sweet treat without which the Eid celebrations in Libya are incomplete. Heard of this dessert before?
Lapis Legit from Indonesia
In the world of vermicelli, there is a Dutch cake which marks the Eid celebrations in Indonesia. This traditional Dutch cake is a thousand-layered spice cake which may consume a lot of your time while you make it, but it is worth every single bite. So, if you get a chance, will you taste this dessert?
Eid Mubarak!