Eid Al-Fitr “Smaller Eid”, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Today is the first day of Eid Al-Fitr.
Eid Mubarak to all of you and your families. May you have a joyful and blessed Eid.
Archive for 2020
Eid Al-Fitr – 2020
May 24th, 2020
Ramadan Kareem – 2020
April 24th, 2020
Nisf Sha’aban – 2020
April 8th, 2020
Sha’aban is the eighth month of the Islamic calender, it is the month before Ramadan.
Nisf Sha’aban or Mid-Sha’aban is the 15th day of the eighth month (sha’aban) of the Islamic lunar calendar. Laylat Nisf Sha’aban is the night preceding the 15th day of Sha’aban. The most important event at the fifteenth of Sha’aban was the changing of the qiblah which was ordered by God from Masjid Al-Aqsa (Al-Aqsa Mosque) in Jerusalem, to Masjid Al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque) in Mecca.
In Syria, it is a tradition to celebrate Nisf Sha’aban every year. In Hama, special sweets are prepared for this occasion, these sweets can’t be found on other days of the year, they are Ma’amoul Abiad, Makbouseh, Mahia and Bashmina. In Aleppo, the food prepared for Nisf Sha’aban is different, the occasion is celebrated by making Ma’arouk Nisf Sha’aban and Sambousek Lahmeh (meat pies).
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Mrazzaziyeh
March 31st, 2020
Mrazzaziyeh is Syrian rice pudding. It is similar to Aruz Bel-Halib, but is prepared with rice powder instead of rice grain.
Let’s make Mrazzaziyeh:
Mhallaiyeh
February 28th, 2020
Mhallaiyeh (Mhallaiyeh Shamiyeh) is Syrian milk pudding. It is similar to Mhallabiet Al-Halib but the unique garnish makes it “Mhallaiyeh” which means more beautiful. It is served in celebrations such as weddings.
Let’s make Mhallaiyeh:
