The festivals and religious occasions in Arabian culture offer a living expression of identity, belief, and social belonging that are reflected by the part played by food in the celebrations. With key events such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha, the traditional Arabic food are the way to distinguish by preparing special dishes that reflect both history and richness of this heritage. These festive arabic food feed not just the body but also social relationships and being omens of values loaded with respect tradition.
Eid al-Adha:
Eid ul-Adha, known as “Festival of Sacrifice”, marks the story of Prophet Ibrahim sacrificing his son in respect to the Allah (i.e., God). The ritual, with normally a sheep, a goat, or a cow sacrifice, often ends up with the slaughtered meat broken into chunks and distributed to the hosts’ relatives and invitees; and the poor.
Eid al-Adha Culinary Highlights:
Grilled Meats: Kebabs, mainly kabobs of lamb or beef that are marinated, are just another reason foodies and the curious alike can keep coming back for more. Of course, these are mostly grilled over an open flame to achieve the desired mastery of juicy and delicious textures.
Biryani: A breath scented rice preparated with spices, meat, and sometimes some vegetables as well. Biryani is a celebratory fandom across many Arabic speaking lands.
Mandi: The district of Yemen is the mother of this meal which contains dishes with meat (usually lamb or chicken). Stir-fried with fragrant spices and served with Saffron scented rice.
Kebsa: A Saudi Arabian rice dish made of meat, tomatoes and mixed spices, which is garnished with nuts and raisins.
Whilst the certain rear tucked be general in the Arab world, the regional variances in the arabic food brings the touched flavor to the occasions. To give a one example from the North Africa, couscous seems to be one of the foods that are very popular especially during festivities and it is often served with a roasted lamb and many diverse vegetables. In the Levant for instance, one can easily recognize mouth-watering meals like Kibbeh (a mixture of ground bulgur granules, grated onion and finely chopped lean beef, lamb or goat) as well as Warak Enab or stuffed grape leaves.
Despite the diversity, a common thread runs through all these celebrations: the spirit of sharing, bring your family together at home is immemorial. Meals shared with these nearest ones and joy shown to guests, as well as charity to those who have less than somebody is viewed in such type of feasts as a simply life’s philosophy.
Wrapping it up!
Arabic festivals and holidays are actually the ones that give a delicious and unique opportunity to sample all sorts of those dishes in which the traditions, customs, and values are deeply rooted. In addition, the crucial Iftar dates testifies the role of food in favoring the coming together of people, taking the form of a big festival as in the case of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Through delving deeper in these festive meals, we get to know the signal to the cultural and societal components that end up giving these events authentic essence. Arabian Tea House is the best emirati restaurant in Podgorica, Montenegro that serves authentic arabic and emirati food. It is completely halal so you don’t need to worry if you are a Muslim.
