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5 desserts for celebrating Eid al-Fitr

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Ramadan is coming to an end, which means it’s time to plan to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. The Islamic religious holiday marks the breaking of the dawn-to-sunset fast with a wide variety of delicious dishes. It also symbolizes a time of hospitality and feasting for Muslims after a month of spiritual growth.

A number of desserts make up the table during Eid al-Fitr. Sweets are traditionally a dish people indulge in over the three-day holiday and are commonly shared amongst family, friends and visitors. Whether it’s your first time celebrating Eid al-Fitr or you’re looking to diversify your menu, below are five sweet treats to include this year:

  1. Ma’amoul: A butter cookie popular in Arab countries, made with semolina paste and filled with nuts and dates.
  2. Sheer khurma: A rice pudding made from whole milk, vermicelli, dates, and nuts, flavored with cardamom, saffron, or coconut.
  3. Baklava: A dessert layered with thin pastry sheets and filled with chopped nuts, topped with sugar and soaked in syrup.
  4. L’geimats: Fritters dipped in saffron cardamom-flavored syrup or drizzled with date syrup.
  5. Rasmalai: A sweet milk-based dumpling soaked in milk, with a spongy texture and nuts for crunch, flavored with saffron and cardamom.

These desserts hold cultural significance and are enjoyed during Eid al-Fitr celebrations.