Eid Dishes Around the World: Flavors of the Islamic World on Your Table

June 1, 2025

From Morocco to Malaysia, Turkey to Sudan, Muslims around the world celebrate Eid Al-Adha with unique cultural traditions but one thing remains the same: a rich, flavorful feast that brings people together.
Every country has its own signature dishes, but all share a spirit ofgenerosity, togetherness, and culinary excellence. In this article, we’ll explore the most iconic Eid dishes from across the Islamic world, theiringredients, and how to prepare them. You’ll also learn how to choose the right meat cuts for each recipe all easilyavailable via the Widam app.

1. Gulf Region: Kabsa & Majboos Rule the Table

Saudi Kabsa

Ingredients: rice, spices, lamb or camel, tomatoes
Cooking: meat is boiled then cooked with rice and spice blend
Best cuts: leg, ribs, or neck

Qatari/Kuwaiti Majboos

Flavored with dried limes and cardamom
Often served with spicy tomato sauce (Daqoos) or yogurt

2. Egypt & Sudan: Fatteh and Stews with Bold Flavors

Egyptian Fatteh

Layers of rice, crispy bread, and tomato-garlic sauce
Topped with vinegar and fried garlic
Best with shoulder meat or trotters

Sudanese Siqqayah

Meat stewed with onions, tomatoes, and bold spices
Served with porridge or rice

3. The Levant: Grills and Stuffed Delights

Mixed Grilled Platter

Chops, liver, heart
Marinated with lemon, garlic, and olive oil
Grilled on coal or pan

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Stuffed Zucchini & Vine Leaves

Filled with rice and minced meat
Cooked in tomato sauce, served with yogurt

4. Turkey: Köfte & Sweet-Spiced Rice

Iskender Köfte

Grilled minced meat on pita bread
Topped with tomato sauce, yogurt, and sizzling butter

Pilaf with Raisins

Cooked with almonds, raisins, cinnamon
Paired with tender lamb cuts

5. North Africa: Tagine & Couscous Feasts

Moroccan Tagine

Cooked in a clay pot
Combines meat, vegetables, lemon, and dried fruit
Bursting with layered flavors

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Maghrebi Couscous

Served with steamed vegetables and lamb or chicken
Garnished with chickpeas and raisins

6. Asia: Heat, Spice, and Depth of Flavor

Indian/Pakistani Biryani

Long-grain rice, meat, powerful spices, saffron
Layered cooking, garnished with fried onions and nuts

Malaysian Satay

Skewered grilled meat
Served with spicy peanut sauce

7. Tips to Prepare Global Eid Dishes

Choose meat types suited to each cuisine (lamb, beef, camel)
Marinate ahead for deeper flavor
Customize meat cuts for each recipe (minced, chunks, chops)
Use widam app to order exactly what you need

Eid dishes are more than food they are cultural stories, passed throughgenerations with love and pride. Every flavor tells a tale, and every tablebecomes a bridge between lands.
To bring these international flavors to life, the quality and cut of meatmatter.
With the Widam app, you can order premium meat perfectly portioned, freshlydelivered, and ready for your global Eid table.
Download widam app now and let your kitchen become a world of Eid traditions.