Traditional dishes, drinks for Eid al-Fitr
Good menus have always been part of festive seasons across the world. Eid al-Fitr is one of such seasons that come with lot of fun and feasting. Eid al-Fitr literally means “Holiday of breaking the fast.” It comes after the month of Ramadan. It is a big feast for everyone that participated in the fasting […]
Good menus have always been part of festive seasons across the world. Eid al-Fitr is one of such seasons that come with lot of fun and feasting.
Eid al-Fitr literally means “Holiday of breaking the fast.” It comes after the month of Ramadan. It is a big feast for everyone that participated in the fasting and any other person of goodwill.
The end of Ramadan across the world comes with joyous celebration among Muslims when they break their fast and give money to the poor during the Eid al-Fitr.
Therefore, naturally, there are some special foods that really mark the celebration and make the holiday worthwhile.
Depending on choice, different menus are prepared to mark the celebration as people share among themselves, to the less privileged and to the people of other faiths in the spirit of the season.
Both traditional and international cuisines are a delight during this celebration to make the season a rewarding one for families and guests.
Some special menus for Eid al-Fitr
Tuwon Shinkafa and Miyan Kuka: This is a special dish from the northern part of Nigeria which is now being embraced by other cultures across the country. The tuwo is eaten with the Miyan Kuka; which is certainly the most famous northern Nigerian soup; translated as “boabab soup”.
Jollof Rice: No celebration is complete in this part of the world without this meal. This colourful delicacy is food to many West African countries; not just Nigeria.
Burabisco: A traditional meal made of couscous; also common to Northern Nigeria, especially in Maiduguri. It is loved and enjoyed by many. Usually paired with spicy stew of meat and vegetables, its rich ingredients makes it to be categorised among luxurious dishes in the region.
Amala and Ewedu: This is very famous among the people of the South West, and very common among the Yoruba. It is served at every occasion. The ewedu soup is complemented with assorted meat in stew.
Suya:
A delight to serve family and guests during special occasions. It is spiced meat which is tasty.
Other menus that cannot go wrong this Eid are efo riro, moi moi, pepper soup and ofada Rice.
No celebration is complete without special drinks, therefore, drinks such as zobo, kunu-which comes in different forms: kunun gyada (made with groundnuts), kunun aya (made with tiger nuts) and so on.