Eidul Fitr: Top 5 traditional dishes to celebrate the festival

Celebrate the joy of Eid with iconic dishes that honour culture and community

Eidul Fitr is being celebrated with religious zeal and enthusiasm across Pakistan and around thw world.

Small and large congregations for prayers were held in mosques and Eidgahs throughout the country, with a large number of citizens in attendance for the occasion of Eidul Fitr, according to Express News.

Special prayers were offered for the safety, progress, and prosperity of the Muslim Ummah, the country, and the nation.

Central congregations for Eid prayers took place at Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, and Polo Ground in Karachi, where prominent government officials and other political and social figures also participated.

As the crescent moon marks the end of Ramadan, Muslims around the world come together to celebrate Eid al-Fitr — a festival of gratitude, reflection, and most importantly, togetherness.

And like all great celebrations, Eid is incomplete without food that brings families and friends around the table. From aromatic rice to rich desserts, here are the top five traditional dishes that make Eid truly special.

Sheer Khurma

No Eid is complete without a bowl of sheer khurma — the iconic dessert that graces every South Asian Muslim household. Made with fine vermicelli (seviyan), dates, milk, sugar, and a generous mix of dry fruits, this warm, milky treat is often served first thing in the morning after Eid prayers.

Translating to “milk with dates” in Persian, sheer khurma perfectly symbolises sweetness after the month-long fast.

Biryani

A star dish on any festive menu, biryani is the ultimate celebration food. Layers of fragrant basmati rice, tender meat (usually chicken or mutton), aromatic spices, and caramelised onions come together in this royal dish.

Whether it’s Hyderabadi, Karachi-style, or Lucknowi, biryani is often the centrepiece of Eid lunches and dinners across many cultures.

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