The celebration of #EidAlAdha brings people together to enjoy a delicious feast with family, friends & neighbours. In Islam, sharing food helps build communities & care for each other
Here are 20 Eid feasts from different Muslim cultures around the world #EidMubarak
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1/ Eid Feast, Palestine
Classic Palestinian Maklooba & Musakhan. Maklooba is a dish that requires some delightful patience, it is layered and comes out of the pan upside down. Musakhan is a roast chicken dish, perfectly flavored & roasted to tender perfection #EidMubarak
2/ Eid Feast, Iran
This feast is not complete without Persian rice. Maybe even TahDig, which literally means bottom of the pot. Chelo Kabab Koobideh, Baghali Polo ba Mahiche, Tahchin, Salad Shirazi… here we have Ab Ghosht lamb stew, Barberi Rice & Gormeh Subzi #EidMubarak
3/ Eid Feast, Turkey
Almost every city in Turkey has its own kebab recipe. Everything from döner kebab and beef kofta kebab to iskender kebap and marinated lamb shish kebabs or chicken shish kebab is delicious. Kebabs & Kavurma are popular dishes on Eid-ul-Adha #EidMubarak
4/ Eid Feast, Algeria
Couscous, Tagine, Chakhchoukha - take your taste bud's to a whole new world with a plate of Algerian joyful hearty deliciousness #EidMubarak
5/ Eid Feast, South Asia
In South Asia, particularly India, Pakistan & Bangladesh biryani is a firm Eid favourite served with a variety of dishes including kormas, tandoori chicken, samosas, pakoras, naan breads, it’s a table of happiness #EidMubarak
6/ Eid Feast, Uzbekistan
Popular dishes you might encounter include Manti, a type of dumpling that is very popular in Eastern Europe, Plov a hearty rice pilaf, shashlik and so much more #EidMubarak
7/ Eid Feast, Jordan
Mansaf is a traditional Jordanian meal containing plain yogurt sauce. The yogurt is mixed with lamb broth, which has been simmered for many hours with various spices. It is separated into three layers and placed on a huge serving dish #EidMubarak
8/ Eid Feast, Egypt
Egyptian fattah is often made for celebrations and especially Eid al-Adha, the “big” eid. Egyptian fattah is different from its levant counterpart—minus yogurt, with either a broth or spiced tomato sauce and so delicious #EidMubarak
9/ Eid Feast, Malaysia
Coconuts and Malaysian food go hand in hand. So, it is no surprise that Malaysia’s traditional Eid food, rendang, is a spicy coconut curry. Beef is another crucial ingredient, while some people also make it with chicken #EidMubarak
10/ Eid Feast, Yemen
Mandi is a traditional dish that originated from Hadhramaut, Yemen, consisting mainly of meat and rice with a special blend of spices, cooked in a pit underground. It is delicious, extremely popular & prevalent in the Arabian Peninsula #EidMubarak
11/ Eid Feast, Indonesia
Opor Ayam is a Central Javanese dish that is the Indonesian version of a chicken curry, it is eaten with ketupat and sambal goreng ati which is beef liver cooked in spicy sambal. A favourite traditional dish on Eid #EidMubarak
12/ Eid Feast, Syria
This Syrian Eid feast includes traditional dishes mutabal (roaster aubergine dip), fattoush salad, Harrak Isbaao (lentil and macaroni stew with lots of pomegranate molasses). These are a few of the many delicious Syrian dishes #EidMubarak
13/ Eid Feast, Afghanistan
A must is the treasured national dish, Kabuli (or Qabli) Pulao - a slow-cooked meat in a dome of gently seasoned rice with lentils, raisins, carrots, ground cardamom and nuts. And of course bread (naan) is eaten with just about everything #EidMubarak
14/ Eid Feast, Djibouti
Skudahkharis is indisputably the national dish of Djibouti. Commonly prepared during the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, it is made of rice, lamb and ayurvedic spices such as cardamom. It can also go well with chicken, beef or fish #EidMubarak
15/ Eid Feast, Lebanon
Kibbeh bil Sanieh which translates to “Kibbeh in the pan,” is the oven-baked version of Kibbeh. Stuffed grape leaves, hummus, muhammara, baba ganoush, manakeesh - just a few of the many dishes you may encounter at a Lebanese Eid feast #EidMubarak
16/Eid Feast, Sudan
A Sudanese Eid lunch may include aseeda (savoury sorghum pudding); lamb or beef and bean stew; chicken stew with carrot and cinnamon; fuul (fava bean stew); fatta adas (lentil stew with shredded bread and diced salad) #EidMubarak
17/ Eid Feast, Morocco
Because Eid is a time for families to celebrate together, with extended families, friends and sometimes members of the community eating together, a huge tagine is often prepared, served with crusty Moroccan bread called khobz #EidMubarak
18/ Eid Feast, Oman
Shuwa is an incredible Eid delicacy favoured around the Gulf.
It’s centrepiece is a slow roasted lamb, sheep or goat which is bathed in a spice blend. The blend usually pays homage to the host family's heritage, be it India, Zanzibar or Bahrain #EidMubarak
19/ Eid Feast, Maldives
Each household will prepare an abundance of tasty local food, inviting family, friends & neighbors. Some feasts are completed by a “Malaafaiy”- large, wooden decorated serving dishes. A Maldive must includes Kulhi Boakibaa” (fish cake) #EidMubarak
20/ Eid Feast, Libya
Tbeikhet 'Eid (طبيخة عيد, Eid Stew) originatesfrom the city of Derna. Made with lamb, chopped pumpkin, onions, clarified butter, crushed tomatoes, & chickpeas. The addition of raisins gives it a particular sweetness. It is served with couscous #EidMubarak
Cats in Egypt have had a longer history than they have had in almost any other part of the world. Egypt was likely the first place where cats were domesticated 10,000 years ago & are still much loved today
It’s Caturday & to celebrate the weekend, a thread on the cats of Cairo…
1/ Cairo has a long history of caring for cats, which goes all the way back to the origins of the city and is firmly rooted in Egyptian culture, Islamic beliefs and sense of practicality #Caturday
2/ In Islam, cats are considered clean animals & the only animal to allowed to enter the Great Mosque of Mecca. There are many stories in the history books referencing Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) love of cats
A cat sleeping on Aq Sunqur Shrine in the Blue mosque, Cairo
#Caturday
Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage & deep historical roots, has gently incorporated Islam into its societal fabric. The story of Islam's introduction to Japan is one of cultural exchange & mutual respect.
A thread on Islam & Mosques in Japan...
1/ Islam made its way to Japan through various channels, including trade, academic exchanges, and diplomatic relations. As early as the 8th century, Japan interacted with Islamic civilizations via trade routes linking it to the Muslim world.
2/ However, it wasn't until the modern era that Islam became more visible in Japan.
Ever wondered who paved the way for the age of algorithms?
It was a 9th-century Muslim genius, mathematician, geographer & astronomer, Abu Abdallah Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi - also known as the Father of Algebra
A thread on the incredible Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi…
1/ Even the term algorithm is Al-Khwarizmi translated into Latin!
The scientist and mathematician Muhammad ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi lived from 780 to 850 AD in Persia and Iraq.
2/ Al-Khwarizmi's most significant contribution to mathematics was the development of algebra. His book, "Kitab al-Jabr wal-Muqabala" (The Compendious Book on Calculation by Completion and Balancing), introduced systematic methods for solving linear and quadratic equations.
Latinized names of scholars who worked within Islamic culture and wrote mostly in Arabic.
Some are amongst the greatest minds in human history.
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1/ Ibn Sinã
Latinized
Avicenna
(11th c. CE)
The Muslim world's preeminent philosopher/physician, flourishing during the Islamic Golden Age. His book Qanün ut-Tibb influenced Europe until the 16th c. Of Persian birth but wrote mostly in Arabic.
2/ Ibn Rushd
Latinized
Averroës
(12th c. CE)
Arab Andalusian polymath who wrote on many subjects, including philosophy and medicine. The most influential commentator on Aristotle, he was known in the West as the 'Father of Rationalism.'
Turkey is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, natural beauty & ancient history. The country is at the point where Europe & Asia collide - it is this transcontinental culture-clash that enriches Turkey’s heritage.
A thread on Turkey’s beautiful cities & villages...
1/ Safranbolu A town in the Black Sea region of northern Turkey, once a stop on the trade route between Europe and the Orient. Its Ottoman architecture includes the old Çarşı district, with hundreds of preserved, red-roofed Ottoman houses on cobblestone streets
1.1/ Safranbolu is more of a museum-city, with its cobblestone streets, hill houses & natural beauty evidence of its worthiness of being declared a cultural asset. It was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites due to its well-preserved Ottoman era houses & architecture
For #StarWarsDay here is the awesome work of @_Muratpalta who illustrates iconic movies in Ottoman miniature style.
‘Ottoman Star Wars’ is one of his most renowned works #MayThe4thBeWithYou
A thread on @_Muratpalta Ottoman miniature take on movies…
1/ Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory, Ottoman Miniature Style @_Muratpalta
A 1971 fantasy film which tells the story of a poor child named Charlie Bucket who, after finding a Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, visits Willy Wonka's chocolate factory with four other children
As you probably guessed, this work depicts the final moments of Scarface (1983), where Tony Montana takes revenge on a team of assassins who have infiltrated his lavish compound