Eid al-Fitr 2023: 10 Traditional Desserts Popular Across The World

Halva

A sweet confection made with sesame seeds, sugar, and other ingredients, Halva is a popular dessert in many Middle Eastern and Mediterranean countries, and is often served during Eid al-Fitr.

Rice Pudding

A classic dessert in many cultures, rice pudding is a comforting, creamy dish made with milk, sugar, and rice, and flavored with cinnamon and other spices.

Falooda

A sweet, cold beverage that originated in India, Falooda is made with vermicelli noodles, rose syrup, milk, and ice cream.

Date and Almond Cookies

These sweet cookies, made with dates and almonds, are a popular dessert during Eid al-Fitr.

Umm Ali

A traditional Egyptian dessert made with puff pastry, milk, nuts, and sweetened condensed milk.

Qatayef

A popular Arabic sweet, Qatayef is a type of stuffed pancake or dumpling, filled with sweetened cheese, nuts, or cream.

Sheer Khurma

A traditional dessert from the Indian subcontinent, Sheer Khurma is a sweet milk-based vermicelli pudding, often served during Eid al-Fitr.

Kunafa

A sweet and crispy Middle Eastern pastry filled with cheese or nuts and soaked in syrup.

Basbousa

A popular dessert in Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries, Basbousa is a sweet cake made with semolina and soaked in syrup.

Baklava

This sweet, flaky pastry is a staple dessert in many Middle Eastern countries, and is perfect for Eid al-Fitr.

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