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The Role of Food in Egyptian Celebrations and Rituals

January 22, 2025
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By Belal Nawar

Senior Journalist

Photo Source: DER Touristik DMC
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By Belal Nawar

Senior Journalist

Food holds a central place in Egyptian celebrations and serves as a vital expression of culture, tradition, and religious observance. Each occasion, whether it is the joyous feasts of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha or the festive meals of Coptic Christmas, is characterized by distinct culinary practices that mark the significance of the event. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan and is a time of gratitude and communal gathering. The day often begins with a special meal that includes sweet pastries like kahk dusted with powdered sugar to break the fast. Eid al-Adha, known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates the willingness of the Islamic prophet Abrahim to sacrifice his son. Central to this celebration is the ritual of sacrificing an animal, usually a sheep or a goat, with the meat divided among family, friends, and those in need. Coptic Christmas, celebrated on 7 January, features a meal that symbolizes the end of the fasting period leading up to the holiday. Families typically gather for a festive dinner that includes dishes like fattah, a layered dish of rice, bread, and meat, topped with a garlic and vinegar…


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