Traditional Sweets around the World for Eid al- Adha!

1/ Basbousa

This delicious well known dish can be found in the east of Middle East. A sweet cake made of semolina, soaked in simple sweet syrup; sometimes the syrup is flavoured with coconut or rose water. Basbousa can be eaten with nuts, heavy cream or plain. pic.twitter.com/v9rXOgCfcx

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2/ Mithai

Common to South Asian cultures, mithai is an umbrella term for traditional sweets. A box of assorted mithai is a go-to hostess gift for Eid parties in these cultures. pic.twitter.com/B1fk1CimRZ

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3/ Knafeh

Sweet, rich, crunchy & creamy, Knafeh can be found in regions that used to be occupied by the Ottoman Empire. The Middle Eastern version of cheese cake, made of semolina dough & noodle-like phyllo pastry. It is stuffed with a white soft cheese & soaked in sweet syrup pic.twitter.com/KjTdDJp9bx

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4/ Seviyan

Also known as Vermicelli Kheer, Sevai Kheer or Semiya Kheer, it is a delicious Indian & Pakistani dessert made using vermicelli, milk and Eid. It is a tradition to eat this sweet treat on Eid. pic.twitter.com/OKACiy2I5G

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5/ Baklava

Said to have developed during the Ottoman Empire, this tasty dessert can be found in Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus & Georgia too. Made of several layers of phyllo pastry, chopped nuts and drizzled with sweet syrup or honey pic.twitter.com/SKjozpEnYk

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6/ Kuih Lapis

In Southeast Asia, kuih lapis, or kue lapis, is a steamed cake so labor-intensive it’s saved just for special occasions like Eid. Made of rice flour, sago, coconut milk, eggs and sugar, it’s a colorful cake with a jelly-like texture, similar to custard. pic.twitter.com/PjDDN681sS

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7/ Khaliat Nahal

In Yemen, khaliat nahal are beautiful buns glazed with honey and baked in a honeycomb pattern for Ramadan and Eid. In Iraq, kleicha are buns rolled with a date jam for a sweet Eid breakfast. pic.twitter.com/9s27DpEhUG

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8/ Aish El-Saraya

Literally the bread of the royal palace. The origin of this dish is unknown, yet some have attributed it to the Lebanese cuisine.
It is sweetened bread drizzled with very sweet syrup and covered with cream. Sometimes, Aish El-Saraya is garnished with nuts. pic.twitter.com/XeB37ZPWO9

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9/ Qatayef

It is said that Qatayef is of Fatimid origin. It is sweet a dumpling filled with Akkawi cheese, or any unsalted cheese. It can also be filled with nuts. It is commonly fried, yet, some cultures bake it. Qatayef are drizzled with honey, sugar syrup or powdered sugar. pic.twitter.com/c7s32GjMup

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10/ Umm Ali

Literally the mother of Ali, one of Egypt’s most favored desserts. Umm Ali dates back to the Ayyubid dynasty, it is said that it came about after the wife of Ezz El-Din Aybek, the ruler of Egypt at the time, Shagaret El Dorr ordered for her rival Umm Ali to be killed pic.twitter.com/hYd77XFq21

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11/ Halawat el Jibn

Meaning the sweetness of cheese, it is a popular Lebanese dish made of a thin layer of phyllo pastry rolled with cheese and a custard like heavy cream. It is drizzled with rose water or a sweet syrup, & garnished with nuts, especially pistachios & cherries pic.twitter.com/yyibMITGZE

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12/ Halva

A Middle East staple. Made from sesame seed paste, this deliciously sweet confection has spread to various cultures. It can be eaten in many ways & is often spread on bread and eaten for breakfast. pic.twitter.com/mACPeYjLZB

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It has become very difficult to choose what to get for Eid-Al Adha 2022. Celebrate Eid in the most delicious and sweet way!

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