Bakr Eid 2023:  10 Traditional Feast Dishes From Across The World

By Shreya Goswami

Also known as Eid-Uld-Adha and Kurbani Eid, Bakr Eid is one of the most prominent festivals for Muslims across the world. Here are some of the traditional dishes that are cooked for Bakr Eid feasts across the world.

Biryani – India

One of the most important dishes from India and the Indian subcontinent, Biryani is a rice-and-meat-based dish that has many variations.

Tajine – North Africa

Tajine is both a traditional meat-based Moroccan dish and the name of the shallow-based conical cooking vessel in which it is prepared.

Raan – South Asia

A popular choice for Bakr Eid in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Raan basically refers to the roasted whole leg of a goat or lamb.

Bolani – Afghanistan

A popular stuffed bread from Kabul region, Bolani is a pan-fried delicacy that is a must-have during Bakr Eid feasts.

Rendang Daging – Malaysia

Originating from the Minangkabau ethnic group, this is a rich and flavorful meat dish, typically made with a fragrant blend of spices and coconut milk.

Manti – Central Asia

A meat-filled dumpling, Manti is cooked particularly in countries like Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan.

Bhuna Kaleji - India

The quickest-to-cook part of the sacrificial meat, the liver, is cooked with spices to make this spicy curry in India.

Mechoui Roast Lamb – Morocco

Mechoui is a traditional Moroccan dish that consists of a whole lamb roasted slowly over an open fire or in an underground pit.

Egusi Soup – Nigeria

A thick and flavorful soup made from melon seeds, vegetables, meat and spices, this Nigerian specialty is a must-have.

Cevapi – Bosnia

Also known as Cevapcici, this traditional meat patty from Bosnia and Herzegovina is popular throughout the Balkans during Bakr Eid.