Eid-Ul-Fitr: Why is it called ‘Meethi Eid’?

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Explaining the significance, Sanghamitra Sarcar, founder and director, The Hawking St. said, Meethi Eid is important because it symbolises a time of joy, forgiveness and gratitude..

Overall, Meethi Eid is a celebration of religion, appreciation, and community, and it has enormous cultural and religious significance for Muslims worldwide, Sarcar added...

Talking about the same, the expert said, Sweet delicacies such as Sheer Khurma (vermicelli pudding), seviyan (sweet vermicelli), kheer (rice pudding), shahi tukda (bread pudding), and a variety of traditional sweets such as laddoo, barfi and gulab jamun are popular during this joyous occasion...

While Keemami Seviyaan is dry, and loaded with ghee and dried fruits, including fried makhane (lotus seeds), raisins and other nuts, along with fragrant spices such as elaichi or green cardamom..

*Cover and cook on medium flame for 10 minutes, making sure rice is half cooked then add cup sugar, 2 tbsp ghee and roasted dry fruit...

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