During the days of Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world unite religious rituals, traditions, and rituals.
However, the dining table is always an essential element in the celebration of this occasion;
Where families and friends gather around to enjoy a delicious meal carefully prepared in each other's company.
Below is a selection of Eid al-Adha foods and dishes from around the world.
Sheer Korma in East Asian countries
One of the popular dishes on Muslim tables during Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha in East Asian countries, such as India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
It is a creamy dish known as Sher Korma or Sher Khorma.
This rich dish is made of toasted vermicelli noodles, known as sevian, topped with almonds, crushed nuts and sliced dates, then thickened milk, cream and sugar.
Lapis Legit in Indonesia
Indonesia has been affected by the Dutch colonial history of the country, so its citizens often resort to the multi-layered spice cake on holidays and occasions to celebrate the end of Ramadan on Eid al-Fitr, and after lunch feasts on Eid al-Adha.
The dessert dish, also known as lapis lazuli, is also still popular in the Netherlands, albeit with the name "Spekkoek".
This may be one of the most time-consuming Eid dishes for Muslims in Indonesia;
Each layer is made of individually molded and boiled dough, before being assembled into the final product, with a buttery filling of spices including nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.
Amala dish from Nigeria
Nigerian amala, or Elubo, is a food made from banana flour that originated in West Africa and is believed to have been traditionally eaten by the Yoruba tribe.
The "Amala" dish is eaten during the feast, and various vegetable dishes or spicy stews with meat and vegetables are also eaten with it.
Bolani in Afghanistan
Polani is one of the staples of holiday announcements, feasts and occasions in Afghan cuisine.
It consists of "pockets" of fried pastry usually stuffed with a mixture of vegetables such as leeks, potatoes, green onions, pumpkin or ground beef.
Some varieties also use red or green lentils as a filling.
This half-moon-shaped dish is unique to Afghanistan and is traditionally served with carrot jam, green sauce or yogurt dip.
Bastila in Morocco
Chicken pastilla, or “pastila” in colloquial language, is a famous and beloved chicken pie in Morocco, and it expresses the advent of Eid or honoring guests, and it takes about 3 hours to prepare and make.
It consists of a mixture of chicken cooked with saffron and an omelette filling, covered with a thin and soft crust of unleavened bread, decorated with a layer of fried almonds, orange blossom water, powdered sugar and cinnamon.
This dish is served as a side dish with different meat tagines and sweet pastries during Eid gatherings and on important occasions in the country of Morocco.
Shahi Tokda in India and Pakistan
Shahi tukada, also known as "double ka miha" or Indian bread pudding, consists of crispy tortilla strips, condensed milk, sugar, ghee or butter, saffron and cardamom.
This dish is one of the most popular Eid desserts in India and Pakistan.
According to Forbes magazine, there are several theories regarding the origin of Shahi Tokda;
Some believe that Babur - the founder of the Mughal Empire in India - was the first to bring it to Southeast Asia in the 16th century.
Caramel apple dessert from Bosnia
This Bosnian favorite is made by boiling peeled apples in melted brown sugar water, then filling them with nuts and topped with whipped cream or fresh cream.
It is also called the Bosnian apple, and it is popular on the days of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at Muslim tables, and on family funerals and special occasions, where it is usually served in large glass bowls with coffee cups.
Singapore beef rendang
Tender caramelized ground beef slowly cooked in a spicy coconut-flavored curry makes delicious beef broth a staple of East Asian celebrations.
Beef rendang is usually served with steamed rice, fresh salad or fragrant rice.
Although this dish is considered a traditional dish in Indonesia, it is very popular with Muslims in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore as one of the most famous Eid meals.