Eid al-Fitr Breakfast in the Kingdom

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 the Kingdom vary in their preparation of breakfast tables, each showcasing its traditional dishes and foods.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

In the Jazan Province, the breakfast table on the day of Eid al-Fitr is decorated with 'al-Marsa' dish, which consists of flour, bananas, honey, and ghee. It is considered one of the province's main dishes at collective tables, held immediately after the Eid prayer. A salty fish dish is served alongside it.

The breakfast table in the Northern Borders Province is prepared with traditional dishes, such as: Mahmoos. The table is not complete without nuts, sweets, and Saudi coffee.

Greeting visits in the Aseer Province begin after the Eid prayer, and everyone exchanges greetings, then they go around the village houses and drink coffee and dates, and the breakfast tables include many foods, including Mashare' al-Bur, ghee, honey, al-Mashghootha, and other traditional dishes.

People in al-Jawf Province begin eating Eid breakfast meal immediately after Eid prayer, and the meal includes foods such as: Dates, sweets, rice, and meat.

The residents of the same neighborhood or street in Tabuk Province gather in a place that is spread out, bringing food with them, to exchange greetings, have Eid breakfast, and enjoy the most famous dishes in Tabuk Province, such as 'al-Mujalala' or 'al-Khamee'a', including dishes like 'al-Qarsan' and 'al-Marshoq'. They are also known for a dish called date porridge without pits.

The breakfast meal in al-Bahah Province on the morning of Eid includes popular dishes, such as porridge, 'Areeka, al-Qarsan, and other sweets and pastries.

Popular dishes are served in Najran Province during Eid, including the 'barley bread and ghee' dish, served at breakfast, and the 'hameesah' dish, in addition to many popular dishes for which Najran is still famous.