There are various kinds of Eid pastries enjoyed across different cultures and regions. Here are some examples:
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Ma’amoul: A traditional Middle Eastern pastry filled with dates, nuts, or figs, often enjoyed during Eid al-Fitr.
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Kahk: A sweet Egyptian pastry usually filled with nuts or dates and covered in powdered sugar, commonly made for Eid celebrations.
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Baklava: A popular pastry in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, made of layers of filo pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with honey or syrup. It’s often served during special occasions like Eid.
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Sheer Khurma: A traditional dessert made with vermicelli, milk, sugar, and dates, garnished with nuts. It’s a popular Eid dessert in South Asian countries.
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Qatayef: A type of stuffed pancake or dumpling commonly served in the Middle East during Ramadan and Eid, filled with nuts, cheese, or sweet cream.
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Nastar: Pineapple-filled cookies popular in Indonesia, often made for Eid celebrations.
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Kaak: A traditional Arab cookie, often made with dates and nuts, enjoyed during Eid festivities.
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Basbousa: A sweet semolina cake soaked in syrup, popular in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, often served during Eid.
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Gulab Jamun: Deep-fried milk solids soaked in sugar syrup, popular in South Asian countries and often enjoyed during Eid festivities.