Eid al-Fitr Breakfast in Saudi Arabia

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05/03/2024

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Eid al-Fitr Breakfast in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the meal that Saudis eat on the morning of the first day of Eid al-Fitr. The provinces of Saudi Arabia vary in their preparation of breakfast tables, each showcasing its traditional dishes and foods.

Eid breakfast in Riyadh Province

The people of Riyadh celebrate Eid by gathering around the 'Eid spread', which includes popular and traditional foods, such as Jareesh, al-Qursan, and Markook. If Eid coincides with the winter season, the breakfast table includes dishes such as Hanini, Marasee, and porridge.

Eid breakfast in Makkah al-Mukarramah Province

Hijaz breakfast table is known for its traditional sweets, such as: Tahiniah, Harissa, Basbousa, Halawa Labaniah, Halawa al-Laddo, Almond Harissa, Halawa Tabtab al-Janna, ad-Debiyaza, al-Halqoum, and al-Lawziah. The table is complete with the presence of tea, which is the main accompaniment to the Eid breakfast.

Residents of old Jeddah gather around the breakfast table on Eid day, after the Eid prayer, at the home of the eldest family member. The breakfast table includes traditional dishes, among them is 'ad-Debiyaza', a type of popular dessert made from apricots prepared with Qamar ad-Din, to which sugar and nuts are added. For breakfast, quince jam, vermicelli sweets with sugar, a dish of shakshuka made from eggs and tomatoes, various kinds of cheese, different kinds of bread - including shreek, samoli, and barley bread - and a dish of al-bur chicken, which is considered a savory dish, are served.

Eid al-Fitr breakfast in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province

In al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province, the people of the city celebrate by preparing 'ad-Debiyaza' dish for Eid breakfast, and the dessert dish is considered essential in the morning gatherings of Eid day in the city.

Eid al-Fitr breakfast in the Qassim Province

Eid breakfast in the Qassim Province is not complete without rice dishes with meat, along with Jareesh and Qarsan. The breakfast table is also decorated with traditional dishes in Qassim, including Markook, Matazeez, porridge, and Hareesa, in addition to serving Saudi coffee.

Eid breakfast in Hail Province

The Eid breakfast table in Hail Province comes after Eid evening celebration, known as the 'Khashrat al-Eid' celebration. The table features meat Kabsa, filled with Faq', al-Qursan, and vegetables, and Saudi coffee, tea, dates, and sweets are served as a side dish.

Eid breakfast in the Eastern Province

Eid breakfast in the Eastern Province is called “Eid Sufra,” and it includes a collection of traditional popular dishes that bring families together in the home of the eldest family member. These dishes include: Balaleet (vermicelli with eggs), porridge, and al-Fatit (which is a mixture of flour, ghee, dates, and date molasses), liver, and Zalabia.

Eid al-Fitr breakfast in Jazan Province

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