Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: From Mangoes To Roses - Desserts You Can Make With These Dreamy Ingredients

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan. The special festive day will be celebrated in India on Thursday, April 11, 2024. According to PTI, Eid will, however, be celebrated across Kerala and in Leh and Kargil on Wednesday. Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated across the world on different days as it is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon which denotes the start of the Shawwal month in the lunar Islamic calendar. Eid-ul-Fitr is also called Meethi Eid, and the celebrations are incomplete without enjoying delectable sweets with your family and friends. This Meethi Eid 2024, try these Eid-special dessert recipes.

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Here Are 5 Special Dessert Recipes For Meethi Eid 2024:

1. Sheer Khurma

This is one of the classic desserts prepared for celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr with your loved ones. 'Sheer' is Persian for milk and 'khurma' is another word for dates. It is a delicious and flavourful vermicelli pudding, with a generous amount of nuts. Here is the full recipe to make a delicious Sheer Khurma at home.

2. Baklava

This dessert is another popular choice for celebrating Eid al-Fitr after a month-long fast during Ramadan. Baklava is a staple in the Middle East, Turkey, and Central Asia. It is a rich, sweet, flaky pastry with cinnamon-flavoured nuts layered between sheets and soaked in sugar syrup and honey. Click here for the full recipe.
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3. Mango Shahi Tukda

Another classic dessert not to be missed on the joyous occasion of Eid is Shahi Tukda. Since juicy mangoes are in season, why not add them to your desserts and elevate the flavours to another notch? Click here to learn how to make yummy Mango Shahi Tukda for feasting at home.

4. Saffron Rose Phirni

Try this aromatic sweet phirni recipe to celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2024. Phirni is a sweet dessert prepared by combining rice (cooked and blended) with milk. This recipe packs the phirni with fragrant rose essence and cardamom powder. Here is the complete step-by-step recipe.

5. Kimami Sewaiyan

Here is another traditional Eid-special sweet dish to try this year. This delicious sewaiyan recipe includes fine, roasted vermicelli, milk and sugar cooked with lotus seeds, almonds, coconut, cashews, raisins, and khoya. Click here for the full recipe.
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Which of these is your favourite dessert for Eid? Share with us in the comments section. Eid Mubarak!