Eid al-Fitr and Traditional Foods
The end of the holy month of Ramadan is marked by the three-day Eid al-Fitr holiday. It is a time of joy and peace. People gather in mosques to pray, visit relatives and eat delicious festive meals. It is important to know more about the month-long fasting of Ramadan from dawn to sunset in order to better understand the meaning of this holiday.
The most important time of year for Muslims is during the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, known as Ramadan. The Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad in a single month. The naming of Ramadan originated from the Arabic word “ar-ramad,” which means scorching heat.
"Muslims do not drink or eat from sunrise to sunset. They are supposed to avoid bad behavior. Muslims break fasts by sharing food."
Ediyah
The tradition of giving monetary gifts to children by their parents and older relatives within the family is known as Eidiyah. It is considered a reward for successfully completing the month of fasting.
food around the world
1. Maamoul
This cookie is eaten in countries like Syria and Lebanon. Dates, pistachios and walnuts are often covered in powdered sugar and there are different filling variations. In Iraq, as well as in Egypt and Sudan, Kleicha is a very similar cookie.
2- Cambaabur
It is a Somali Eid bread similar to Injera (a white leavened Ethiopian bread made from teff flour, similar to a pancake) in texture but with different spices. On Eid, it is usually served sweet with sprinkled sugar and topped with yogurt for a tangy contrast. This recipe is also very popular in Djibouti and may have originated there.
3. Sheer khurma
In Bangladesh, pure khurma is also known as semai. In Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, this dessert is popular. Depending on the country, it is prepared with milk, sugar, dates and/or almonds.
4. Tajine
Tajine is often served in North African countries. Stew is a slow-cooked dish of meat, vegetables and fruit.
5. doro wat
It is a hearty Ethiopian stew or curry made with chicken and is usually eaten with the classic injera sourdough bread. It is usually served on a communal plate, allowing everyone to go and enjoy the food and company.
6. Lokum
What we know in English as "Turkish honey", lokum is popular for special days like Eid in Turkey. This gel dessert is a combination of starch, sugar and other fillings such as dates, pistachios and walnuts. It is delicious and one of the most beautiful Eid desserts as it is found in different colors.
7. Tufahija
Tufahija is a dessert enjoyed by several Bosnians on Eid. It's a poached apple covered in sugar and stuffed with walnuts. It is often served elaborately in a large separate glass filled with syrup and topped with whipped cream.
8. Manti
These dumplings are a traditional Russian Eid al-Fitr food, although they can be found all over the world. They are believed to have originated in what we know today as China and are a part of Afghan, Armenian, Turkish, Bosnian and Central Asian cuisine. They are usually filled with spiced lamb or beef, and their size and shape vary from region to region.
9. Bolani
Bolani is one of those dishes that you enjoy throughout Ramadan and is still eaten at Eid al-Fitr and other special occasions throughout the year. Found in Afghanistan, it is a thin-crust bread that filled with vegetable, filled with foods such as potatoes, lentils or pumpkin, and it can be served with yogurt. It serves as a side dish or appetizer, It can be eaten as a main course.
10. Lapis legit
This is an Indonesian take on traditional Dutch layer cakes that were developed during colonial times. It is made like a typical cake with flour, butter and eggs, but contains Indonesian spices such as cardamom and cloves., so it is delicious food to eat on special occasions.
11. Beef rendang
This spicy main course is an Eid classic in Malaysia. It originates from the Minangkabau ethnic group in Indonesia, who saw the dish as an embodiment of society's culture, with meat symbolizing the leader/kingdom/elders, coconut milk the teacher and writer, chili the religious leader, and a mix of other spices. company.