Egypt’s traditional kakh al-Eid Ramadan biscuits have successfully survived centuries of changing cultural and economic trends.

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The Complaints Committee of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation, headed by Essam al-Amir, the council’s deputy director on Thursday ruled to temporarily ban the airing of the “B-Laban” company’s ...

Bake the Kahk Place the filled dough balls on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake in a 175°C oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown. Let the cookies cool on a wire rack ...

Amina Elshafei bakes Egyptian biscuits called kahk to celebrate Eid al-Fitr every year. Recent celebrations have also been “a lot noisier” than those from her childhood, as the sounds of ...

Eid Ul-Fitr celebrations worldwide feature an array of traditional sweets treats - from Morocco's L'assida to Turkey's Turkish Delight, Egypt's Kahk cookies, to Southeast Asia's Kue Lapis.

Eid morning carries a special kind of magic—the crisp feel of new clothes, the warm aroma of kahk baking in the oven, and the joyful energy of family gatherings. For children, it’s a day of ...

Unique traditions include Nigeria's Durbar Festival, Turkey's Sugar Feast, and Egypt's Kahk cookies. Each country infuses the festivities with its cultural essence, fostering unity and communal joy.

However, given the situation in Gaza, many Muslims will be holding more muted celebrations. Baking kahk is a key social activity in the Middle East, as families gather the night before Eid to cook ...

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Easter and Sham El Nessim might do things differently, but at the heart of both? New beginnings. Whether it’s the ...

As Eid el-Fitr approaches, families across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) prepare for festivities with a culinary staple: Kahk. These delicate, buttery cookies, often filled with nuts, dates, ...