Eid Mubarak!! to all the NM readers. Eid-ul-Fitr is the most auspicious festivals for Muslims. It is also called lip smaking food festival where food is celebrated. As far as food is concerned its open for all.
Eid-ul-Fitr is also known as “Sweet Eid” because of the amount and variety of sweet dishes consumed on this occasion celebrating the happy end of Ramadan (which brings the mercy of Allah).
India, Pakistan, Iran, and Bangladesh have traditional dishes to celebrate Eid. The breakfast of Eid-ul-Fitr are sweet dishes and delicious non veg items.
Sheer Khurma
This is a dish made by cooking saviyaan (a local form of long pasta) with dates. The pasta and dates, cooked separately in milk, are also consumed as breakfast before offering Eid Prayer. Depending on the locality, the types and forms of the cuisine vary but are always sweet dishes.
cham cham, Barfi, Gulab Jamun
In South Asia cham cham, Barfi, Gulab Jamun (a ball shaped milk based dessert immersed in a sugar syrup), and different forms of cakes as well as ras malai (a local dish prepared with milk) are popular. These are not only consumed inside houses but also presented to relatives and friends when visiting them on Eid-ul-Fitr.
Baklava and other types of pastry
Baklava and other types of pastry type sweets are eaten in Turkey.
Eid-ul-Fitr is the “Salty Eid” too because a larger variety of dishes than those served are savoury they will just give you a Slurpppppp…..!!!!!!!
Beef or mutton
Depending on the animal slaughtered in the house. The presents offered to friends, relatives, and the poor of the society include the meat of the slaughtered animal. A barbecue is a must. The fried liver of the animal is used as breakfast and different dishes.
Varieties of kebabs
Different varieties of kebabs (boneless meat that has been meshed and fried or roasted), haleem, Korma, and other varieties.
Pulao and Biryani,
Rice dishes, including different forms of Pulao and Biryani, are also very popular in South Asia.
Kokoreç
Kokoreç, which is made from intestines, may also be eaten in Turkey and other Balkan Muslim communities where it is very popular.
Soft drinks
Soft drinks are also popular beverages on both these occasions.However the list is unending.
So guys get ready for an Eid treat, happy eating!!
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