Eid Food Recipes From Around The World For Eid-ul-Fitr 2026
Eid-ul-Fitr is just around the corner. This year, Eid al-Fitr is predicted to fall on March 19th, 2026, or March 20th, 2026, depending on the moon sighting. On this day, Muslims all over the world will celebrate Eid by spending time and sharing food with their family, friends, and neighbors.
To celebrate the festive day, Muslims all over the world will make and enjoy traditional food that is cooked specially for the day—food that you don’t usually have on your everyday menu.
So, to give you some ideas and inspiration for your Eid Feast menu, I’ve put together a little roundup of traditional foods from around the world. This Eid’s food list includes breakfast ideas, appetizers, main courses, and desserts from Indonesia, Pakistan, Chinese Uyghur cuisine, India, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Nigeria, and Turkey.
So enjoy the list, and I wish you a happy Eid.
Eid Mubarak.
Eid’s Breakfast Recipes
Macaroni Schotel
Macaroni Schotel literally means macaroni dish. It's a baked-cheesy dish made of macaroni and cheese. It's a savoury that is delicious to enjoy as an afternoon snack or as a starter.
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Serabi Kuah – Indonesian pancakes with palm sugar and coconut milk syrup
Serabi Kuah is Indonesian pancakes that you enjoy with palm sugar syrup and coconut milk. And you can make them with either plain flour or rice flour. It’s a perfect option for dairy-free and gluten-free pancakes.
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Authentic Lebanese Hummus
This is the best hummus recipe based on the authentic Lebanese methods. Hummus is a healthy snack that’s made with a few ingredients. Enjoy it with plenty of fresh herbs, vegetables, and of course flatbread.
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Moroccan Breakfast: Hrbil (a.k.a Herbel)
Herbel is Moroccan version of wheat grains porridge. This warming hearty breakfast dish is traditionally served for special occasions such as Eid. The porridge is cooked in whole milk with olive oil and enjoyed with a drizzle of honey. What's not to love?
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Nigerian Jollof Rice
This Jollof rice is a traditional rice dish from West Africa. The recipe will help you make a delicious and healthy rice dish that won't take ages. I'd say it's a perfect choice for your Eid's breakfast menu.
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Eid’s Snacks and Appetizers Recipes
Indonesian Chicken Satay (Sate Ayam): Tasty Every Time
Sate Ayam is all about smoky, charred chicken skewers smothered in a rich peanut sauce. It’s a simple Indonesian street food classic that’s savory, sweet, and always hits the spot.
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Indonesian sweetcorn fritters – Perkedel Jagung
Indonesian sweetcorn fritters (Perkedel Jagung) can be one of the yummy snacks to make in the summertime — when sweetcorn becomes abundant. Try this recipe, I promise everyone in your family will love it.
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Ground Chicken Kebab
These chicken kebabs are so easy to make. Delicious to have on their own with a fresh salad or with burger buns or naan bread. However you like, I guarantee you'll love them.
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Papdi Chaat: Potato And Chickpea Salad
Papdi chaat is potato and chickpea salad with a unique taste. It's sweet, creamy, spicy, and savoury at the same time. It's just a delicious starter.
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Pakistani Dahi Baray
Dahi Baray is literally lentil dumplings soaked in yoghurt sauce. They're fluffy and light with creamy yoghurt sauce and tamarind sauce drizzle. A perfect starter for summer days.
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Cheesy Chicken and Mushroom Croquettes
These simple chicken and mushroom croquettes are delicious and filled with cheesy goodness. They do have quite a few steps, however, they are all worth it. All the flavors in these croquettes are i…
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Baked Samosa, Two Ways (Uyghur Lamb Meat Pie, 烤包子)
Samosa is a very well-known pastry among Indians, Pakistanis, and Middle-Eastern foods. But did you know that Chinese Uyghurs also make and have their own version samosa?This Uyghur Lamb Meat baked samosa is called Kao Bao Zi – 烤包子. It's flavorful and easy to make.
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Apple Salad With Balsamic Vinegraitte
This apple, melon and pineapple salad with balsamic vinegar is a perfect choice for hot summer days. It’s crispy, juicy and refreshing. With the dressing that tastes a little spicy yet delicious.
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Cucumber tomato salad
Cucumber tomato salad with spicy dressing is one salad that you want to enjoy after having rich food such as chicken kebabs or lamb burger or meat curries. But, having said that, the salad is delicious to enjoy as is. Without any other excuses apart from loving the taste.
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Eid’s Main Course Recipes
Lontong sayur Betawi
A hearty vegetable dish cooked in coconut milk. Traditionally, it's enjoyed with ketupat or lontong (hard-boiled rice) for the festive season such Eid. It's also one of the traditional breakfast options in some parts of Indonesia, i.e. Jakarta, West Java, etc.
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Beef Rendang Recipe: Authentic Indonesian Dry Beef Curry
Beef Rendang is not your average curry. It’s a dry, rich beef dish where the spices are toasted and caramelized for hours. It’s deeply savory, a little bit spicy, and perfect with a big scoop of warm rice.
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Kari Ayam: Indonesian Chicken Curry Recipe
Indonesian Kari Ayam is a simple, yellow chicken curry made with coconut milk and turmeric. It’s a mild, savory bowl that’s perfect when you want something warm and filling over steamed rice.
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Ayam Goreng Bumbu (Indonesian Fried Chicken)
Ayam Goreng Bumbu is all about deep, infused flavor rather than a thick batter. The chicken is simmered in spices before hitting the oil, so it stays juicy on the inside with a perfectly seasoned, thin crust.
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The Best Chicken Biryani Recipe: Simple and Easy
Chicken Biryani is the ultimate rice dish where the chicken and spices are cooked together in one pot. The result is fluffy, fragrant rice that’s soaked up all the savory juices from the meat.
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Chicken Pilau Rice Recipe (Pakistani Style)
Chicken Pilau is all about that deep, toasted spice flavor. The rice is cooked directly in a savory chicken broth with whole spices like cloves and cardamom, making every grain fragrant and fluffy.
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Aloo Gosht
Aloo Gosht – the meat and potato curry in Pakistani style – is the one you'll want for comfort food. It's delicious with plain Basmati rice and equally tasty to have with naan bread or chapati. Whichever you choose, it's a perfect dish for your curry night.
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Uyghur Lamb Pilaf (Polo, 羊肉抓饭)
This Chinese Uyghur's version of lamb pilaf rice is definitely one thing you must try.The rice is infused with aromatic spices and lamb that combined with soft and tender carrots an onions. It's a full of flavor main dish that you won't be able to stop enjoying. Promise.
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Lebanese Freekeh with Chicken
This Lebanese chicken with Freekeh will make your Eid's food spread extraordinary. Using the whole wheat grains instead of rice grains, this nutritious and delicious dish will level up your festive menu.
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Egyptian food; Fattah
Fattah is an Egyptian meat dish that is served with rice and bread with spiced tomato sauce. The dish is traditionally enjoyed for a festive celebration like Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. Find out the taste of the Mediterranean through this delicious dish.
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Chicken Shorba – The Classic Pakistani Chicken Curry
Chicken Shorba is the classic Pakistani chicken curry with gravy. Infused with balanced spices, this dish is delicious to have with rice and often served along with rice dishes, such as pilau rice.
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Lamb Pasanda – A Creamy North Indian Curry Made With Shoulder Of Lamb
This lamb pasanda uses lamb meat that is marinated with yogurt, cream and spices. And traditionally it is enjoyed with sprinkles of almond flakes and fresh chopped tomatoes. This comforting dish is also served for festive and celebratory occasions like Eid, weddings, etc.
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Afghani Kebab with Gravy – Craving Zone | Eid special Beef Kababs
Afghani Kebab with Gravy is a delicious dish of succulent grilled or broiled beef meatballs in a thick and spicy sauce. It is full of fragrant Asian spices and makes a great choice for your Eid's meal.
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Aubergines stuffed with onion, garlic and tomatoes in olive oil; Imam Bayildi | Ozlem’s Turkish Table
This vegetarian dish is delicious to have on any festive occasions. Imam Bayildi is eggplant stuffed with onions and tomatoes with lots of olive oil that are baked until the veggies and herbs are meltingly tender and juicy.
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Beshbarmak Recipe
Beshbarmak is Kazakhstan national food that is based on meat with noodle-like pastry. The dish is enjoyed with soup, and the word Beshbarmak itself means “five fingers”. So it means you should enjoy the dish using your hands i.e. five fingers.
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Eid’s Desserts Recipes
Kue Putri Salju: Indonesian snow white cookies
If you love crumbly cookies that melt in your mouth, then you must try this Snow White Butter Cookies. And please tell me that you don’t like them. Because you'll be crazy about them ?
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Nastar Cookies: Indonesian Pineapple Tarts That Melt in the Mouth
These Nastar cookies have a crumbly cookie texture with refreshingly tangy and sweet pineapple jam filling. They're popular celebratory cookies in Indonesia, often enjoyed during festive seasons such as Eid and Christmas.
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Agar-Agar Milk Pudding With Condensed Milk and Raspberry
This creamy milk pudding has a velvety milky texture with summery taste of rasberries.
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Kheer Recipe Pakistani Style
Kheer is one of the most-loved desserts among the Pakistani and Indian cuisines. It’s the rice pudding at a different level compared to others alike.
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Gajar ka halwa
Looking for a warm, sweet treat? Our Gajar Ka Halwa recipe has you covered with simple steps, everyday ingredients, and full-on flavor. Perfect for a cozy dessert that everyone will love.
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Shahi Tukda Recipe | Traditional Shahi Tukra Sweet
This royal Mughlai dessert is basically fried sugar syrup drizzled bread that you enjoy with fragrant sweet thickened milk and dry fruits. This traditional piece of dessert was originally created for Mughlai royal. So if you feel like being royalty, try this rich and luscious dessert as a part of your Eid's feast menu.
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Finally…
I hope you enjoy the list and that now you’re thinking of trying some of these Eid Food recipes. When you do try it, feel free to share your thoughts on the recipe in the comments below. And also, you’re more than welcome to share the post and pin it on your Pinterest.
Thank you for reading, and I wish you the happiest Eid.
All the best.
Devy founded So Yummy Recipes and Drizzling Flavor to share her love of food after exploring various cultures and cuisines for more than two decades. Her mission is to help others easily recreate traditional and non-traditional food with readily available ingredients. Her works have been featured in Reader’s Digest, Al Jazeera, MSN, Yahoo, Bon Appétit, and more.
