Eid al-Fitr food and sweets
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Eid al-Fitr is one of the two major holidays in the Muslim calendar. Although both holidays are often referred to as Eid, there are some major differences between Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Fitr comes first – taking place in the 10th month of the Muslim calendar. Eid al-Adha, on the other hand, is celebrated on the 12th month of the Muslim calendar, 70 days after the first holiday. (If you need help remembering, think Fitr = First, Adha = After.)
Besides where they fall on the calendar, the traditional Eid al-Fitr food is also different from those dishes enjoyed during Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the Feast of Breaking the Fast, takes place after the Ramadan fast. It has culturally earned the nicknames “Sugar Day”, “Sweet Eid”, and “Festival of Sweets”, due to the sweets enjoyed during this holiday. In contrast, Eid al-Adha takes place after the Hajj pilgrimage and is known as “The Feast of Sacrifice”, with holiday menus placing greater emphasis on meat and savory foods.
The tradition of eating sweets on Eid al-Fitr probably started among the early Muslims of Medina, Saudi Arabia, using available cooking ingredients such as dates and honey for their festivities. The sugar content of both foods is a great energy boost after a month of fasting. As Islam spread to more geographical regions, each culture used its available ingredients and culinary expertise for its Eid al-Fitr celebrations, resulting in the myriad dishes of Eid al-Fitr that we have today.
To celebrate Eid al-Fitr, here are some of the sweet treats that different Muslim cultures prepare for this special time of year.
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