One of the most sacred times of the year in the faith of Islam is Ramadan. Muslims around the world have been fasting for this holy month.
The fasting period lasts from sunrise to sunset, culminating in the much-anticipated Eid al-Fitr feast.
Eid celebrations frequently include large feasts, gift-giving, and family and friend gatherings. Eid feasts can include hearty main dishes like slow-cooked meat, toasty grains, and refreshing salads.
These hearty dishes for your Eid al-Fitr feast will help you celebrate the end of Ramadan.
Rice and Tomato stew
This is likely to be the most popular meal during Eid. Most families prefer to cook this rice and stew because it is simpler to prepare, especially in large quantities. It is also simple and quick to prepare.
Jollof
This Eid is not complete should you not come across this delicious meal in many Muslim homes during this feast.
Tuo Zaafi
Tuo Zaafi is a highly nutritious Ghanaian delicacy eaten with special vegetable leaves used in the preparation of the accompanying soup, such as ‘ayoyo’, ‘Aleefi’, ‘Kuukar’, ‘Okra’, and ‘Shuray’ leaves.
Tuo zaafi is at the top of the list of Muslim festival favorites. If you’ve never had tuozafi before, this Eid may be your chance.
Waakye
This rice and beans dish is popular, particularly among Ghana’s Muslim communities. This Eid, expect to see a lot of waakye.
Here are some recipes to make this year’s Eid a deliciously memorable one in honor of this holy time.
Meat
It’s difficult to explain the abundance of meat on Eid. At the end of the celebration, there is usually a lot of meat.
In most Muslim homes, this holiday is celebrated with lots of fried meat, which is then shared with family and loved ones.
Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate!