Eid: The Festival of Giving Spirit and Delicious Food
It is once again time to celebrate Eid around the world. It marks the end of the auspicious month of Ramzan. During the Ramzan festival, people who follow the spirit of moderation gather to celebrate the spirit of love and giving to the less fortunate.
According to Islamic tradition, Eid-al-Fitr is the first day of the month of Shawwal, which follows Ramadan, a month of fasting and abstaining from worldly pleasures. Eid in India begins with celebrations the night before, called “Chand Raat” (night of the moon). Excitement is in the air as people do their Eid shopping at the shops. Young girls also apply henna/mehandi on their hands and wear colorful bangles. This in India is also referred to as the “Festival of Sweets” and sweet foods take center stage on this auspicious day. Lachha Seviyan, a delicious milk-roasted seviyan (vermicelli) over dry fruits, is key to this occasion.
Muslims all over the world simply call it Eid and it is a time when people gather in mosques and community centers and homes to worship and thank God (Allah) and then celebrate with a great feast. Although traditions vary from country to country, festive foods are still at the heart of the celebrations.
Muslims around the world break their fast on this festival with traditional foods and sweet dishes. Dates are an important part of the diet that Muslims eat to break the month-long fast. Klaicha is an Iraqi date-filled pastry made with rose water. The food and sweets prepared for the celebration are not only enjoyed by family and friends at gatherings, but are also given to others in the community. In many places, candy packets are given to children visiting neighboring families.
Traditional food and dishes are also distributed to the residents so that everyone can participate in the celebration. Here are some of our best Eid recipes specially selected for you:
- Lachha Seviyan: An Eid classic – vermicelli cooked in milk and dry fruits. Prepared in every Muslim household during Eid.
- Seekh Kebab: If you are from Jama Masjid or Md. Ali Road, you know the popularity of this delicious kebab.
- Mutton Bhuna Gosht: Mutton cubes with spices, yogurt and milk. Served with Jeera rice.
- Keema Biryani: No celebration is complete without aromatic biryani. It is made from Keema (minced lamb) and scented with rose water. Now you can also order Biryani while traveling by train.
If you are traveling by train during this festival, you can order these special dishes and our catering partners are happy to serve you. Ordering food on the train is now just a click away. You can download the Travelkhana app or order on the website or by calling 8800313131. Eid Mubarak in advance.