6 Traditional Eid Desserts Enjoyed Across The World

By Tanisha Salwan

Lapis Legit

Lapis Legit is a traditional Eid dessert from Indonesia. It is a layered Dutch cake which is too delicious.

Sheer Khurma

Eid in India is incomplete without Sheer Khurma. Made with vermicelli, milk, sugar and nuts, it is truly a delight.

Aseeda

This jelly-like traditional dessert is eaten across Libya. It is made up of honey and wheat flour.

Lokum

These are small chewy treats from Turkey that are fondly enjoyed on Eid by all.

Maamoul

These tasty and buttery shortbread cookies define Eid celebrations in Lebanon.

Tufahija

This Eid special treat from Bosnia is made up of poached apples, stuffed with walnuts and topped with cream.