EID
TRADITIONS
TRADITIONS
On Eid morning, many people begin the day by attending this special congregational act of worship.
Salat al-Eid
The national dish of Algeria
What is Couscous?
These famous Egyptian structures were built around 2600 BCE.
What are the pyramids of Giza?
This country is home to the world’s largest mosque, Masjid al-Haram.
Saudia Arabia
This line dance, popular across the Levant, is a staple at weddings and celebrations.
What is Dabke?
This is commonly applied on the hands before Eid in many communities as part of getting ready for the celebration.
What is Henna?
This ingredient gives musakhan its signature sour, deep red flavor
What is Sumac?
This ancient Palestinian city is often described as one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
What is Jericho / Ariha?
This Jordanian landmark, carved into rose-red rock, is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
What is Petra?
This traditional Palestinian embroidery style is known for its detailed geometric patterns on dresses and thobes.
What is Tatreez?
Before heading to Eid prayer, it is sunnah to eat an odd number of these
What is Dates?
This creamy Lebanese dish is made from toasted pine nuts, yogurt, and dried bread or rice in some versions.
What is Fatteh?
This civilization, based in what is now Lebanon, became famous for maritime trade and spreading its alphabet.
Who were the Phoenicians?
This Lebanese natural landmark is a famous sea arch located in Beirut.
What is Raouché
This Gulf incense-burning tradition, used to scent homes and clothes, is known by this name.
What is bakhoor?
This is the Arabic name for the sermon delivered after the Eid prayer.
What is Khutbah?
Legend says this Egyptian dessert was named after the wife of a sultan following a palace power struggle.
What is Om Ali?
This ancient Syrian city became famous after its ruins revealed one of the earliest known alphabets.
What is Ugarit?
This fortress in Aleppo is one of the oldest and largest castles in the world.
What is the Citadel of Aleppo?
In traditional Arabic coffee etiquette, this first cup was historically drunk by the host to show the coffee was safe.
What is finjan al-heif?
This Arabic term refers to the open prayer ground traditionally used for large Eid congregations.
What is a Musalla?
In many Arab households, these aren’t bought at the store, they’re mysteriously “sourced” from random neighborhood trees in spring
What is Grape Leaves?
This Indigenous group has lived across North Africa long before Arabization and includes communities in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and beyond.
Who are the Amazigh?
This Andalusian palace complex in Granada is one of the most famous surviving monuments of Muslim rule in Spain.
What is the Alhambra?
This traditional Egyptian lantern, now strongly associated with Ramadan celebrations, is known by this name.
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