Syed Jaffer Imam

Eid-al-Adha is one of the holiest days in the Islamic calendar. The 10th day of Dhu al-Hijja (Also called Dul hijjaH) is marked as Eid-al-Adha or Bakrid. Also Read: Decked up goats take over Delhi Meena's Bazaar ahead of Eid-ul-Adha,Dhu al-Hijjah is the 12th month of the Islamic Calendar that has so many historic events associated with it. Hundreds of Thousands of Muslims make a pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj in this very month of Dhu al-Hijjah. Eid-al-Adha or Bakrid as we call it, is celebrated by Muslims around the world to remember the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham in the bible) towards Allah. Also Read: Muslim pilgrims pray at Mount Arafat as hajj reaches apex,On Eid-al-Adha Muslims sacrifice four-legged animals (goat or sheep or camel) in remembrance of Prophet Ibrahim who agreed to the sacrifice of his son Ismail for his duty and love for Allah. Ismail was replaced by a sheep as Allah was happy with the devotion shown by Prophet Ibrahim. Also Read: Bakrid: Several 'Imams' appeal to Muslims to not offer sacrifices of animals in open spaces,No Eid is complete without the special sweet dishes. The rising health concern compels people to look for alternatives to desserts. You can, however, enjoy desserts on Eid without worrying about the sugar intake. Here are 5 sugar-free desserts that you can try on this Eid-al-Adha. Faldhari Badam Ki Barfi,The sugar-free recipe of Faldhari Badam Ki Barfi will allow you to indulge in Eid vibes in full flow. This dessert requires different kinds of nuts and mawa with some dehydrated fruits and cardamom. Oats Kheer,Oats kheer is a great ‘healthy’ way to celebrate Eid. You need to pick roasted oats, cook them with some milk, add nuts and fruits, and enjoy your delicious, healthy dessert. Grilled Almond Barfi,Another mouth-watering dessert that is easy to make and healthy to consume. You need khoya, roasted crushed almonds, and caramelized sugar-free substitutes to make delicious Grilled Almond Barfi. Khaas Malpoi,This is a fusion dessert where Carrot Halwa is stuffed in crepes. These crepes are served on rabri topped with pista and almonds. In Khaas Malpoi, you get the taste of three desserts in one and no surprises, all of them are sugar-free. Sugar-free Phirni,Imagining Phirni without sugar is tough but the last dessert on this list requires no sugar. Phirni is a traditional Eid dessert that has rice, milk, fruits, and nuts in it. A sugar-free Phirni is prepared with rice, milk, nuts, and rosewater. A little bit of stevia can be added to make it sweeter.

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<ul>
 <li>Dhu al-Hijjah is the 12th month of the Islamic Calendar that has so many historic events associated with it</li>
 <li>Eid-al-Adha is celebrated by Muslims around the world to remember the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim</li>
 <li>You can enjoy these five desserts on Eid without worrying about the sugar intake</li>
</ul>

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Eid-al-Adha 2022: 5 sugar-free desserts for the festival

hajj

Sweets

dessert

Food

Lifestyle

Devanshu Singla

Delhi, India

Christmas means feasts, gifts, mulled wine, and sweets. Most of the Christmas desserts that we know today as a part of the Yuletide tradition had humble beginnings in antiquity. Often, these deserts started out with a neutral or bland flavour before evolving into their rich, spiced, and candied versions. Also Read | In Pics | World celebrates Christmas amid omicron threat,Here is the backstory of some of our favourite holiday sweets:,Gingerbread,There was a time when gingerbread baking was so specialised that only professionals were allowed to make this tasty treat. In 17th century Germany and France, only professionals were allowed to make gingerbread. These laws were relaxed during Christmas and Easter, when anyone could make this much-loved treat. Queen Elizabeth I introduced the first gingerbread man when she presented dignitaries with cookies baked in their likeness. The gingerbread house emerged in Germany and became popular after the publication of the Brothers Grimm' story of Hansel and Gretel. Also Read | Yes, there is a Santa Claus. And no, COVID-19 won't stop him,Yule log,The dessert, also known as bûche de Noël, is a popular French Christmas cake created to remind one of the Yule logs of European tradition. Yule log, due to its slow-burning properties, would provide warmth to the home for the 12 days preceding Christmas. The leftover wood was saved for the next year. The roulade method is used to make the Yule log cake, with ends cut off and used to make branches. ,The Yule log cake is said to have been first introduced in the 1600s and popularised by French bakers in the 19th century. ,Also Read | Last-minute makeup ideas to try on Christmas,Christmas pudding,Placing a coin in a Christmas pudding is a 500-year-old tradition. It is believed that whoever finds the coin will gain wealth and success in the coming year. Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, brought over this Christmas tradition to Britain. ,Also Read | Enjoy Christmas 2021 with these movies, audiobooks,A coin is placed in the pudding and every family member stirs the mix. Whoever finds the coin in their piece of pudding on Christmas day is believed to enjoy good luck and wealth in the year to come.

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<ul>
 <li>Queen Elizabeth I introduced the first gingerbread man</li>
 <li>The&nbsp;Yule log cake is said to have been first introduced in the 1600s</li>
 <li>Placing a coin in a Christmas pudding is a 500-year-old&nbsp; tradition</li>
</ul>

Do you know the story behind these popular Christmas treats?

Christmas

Christmas2021

customs

worldnews

Vanshika Rajan

New York, NY, USA

The month of December is filled with festivals of joy during which you indulge in a number of activities such as buying gifts, spending time with family, decorating our homes and baking your favorite desserts. ,December 4 is celebrated as National Cookie Day in the US. The best way to celebrate it is by treating yourself to some delicious and mouthwatering goodies from the most famous bake stations. Here are some great deals to keep your eye on to make this day extra special. ,Cheryl's Cookies ,The bakery is offering a 40% discount on the occasion of the National Cookies Day. It has a range of treats to choose from including the famous Christmas-themed-bundle. ,Also read: Cardboard Christmas tree becomes the talk of a town,Mrs Fields,Get yourself a 30% off on Mrs Fields mouthwatering cookies. It's Roly Poly Bear is a cleverly designed cookie jar, containing1 frosted snowflake cookie, 30 bite-sized cookies, 1 frosted snowflake cookie, and 2.5 oz. of shattered peppermint bark. Sound delicious, doesn't it ?,Sugarwish,With Sugarwish you can send an e-card to your loved ones, promoting them to choose their favorite flavor of cookie that would be delivered at their doorstep. This is the best deal if you are confused about sending which flavor of the cookie. ,Maxine's Heavenly ,Maxine's Heavenly has the most delicious cookie mixes, that include various seasonal flavors such as the Pumpkin Pecan Spice, Gingerbread, and Chocolate Peppermint Candy Cane. ,Joanne Chang's Flour Bakery & Café in Boston,To make your life a little easier and a whole more joyous, the bakery is offering Frozen Cookie Dough in four flavors which are Chocolate Chip, Chunky Lola, Oatmeal Raisin, and Ginger Molasses. ,Harry & David,The luxurious artisan macaroons are the hardest treats to resist during this time of the year. Make sure you watch out for this delicious set of treats. Levain Bakery ,This bakery is a staple in New York City. We highly recommend you to try the signature assortment this season. Just in case you cannot drive till there, the bakery also offers home delivery. ,Barnett’s Chocolate Cookies,The chocolate covered Oreos for this bake stations are to die for. This treat is a must have on your dessert menu. ,Also read: National Dessert Day: 5 popular desserts to pamper your sweet tooth,Gourmet Keto Snacks Healthy Edible Cookie Dough- High Protein Vegan Low Carb Paleo,This amazon best-seller is keto-friendly, if you don't feel like baking this year, you can simply eat the dough and give your appetite a treat.

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<ul>
 <li>December 4 is National Cookie Day in the US&nbsp;</li>
 <li>The day is celebrated by enjoying some mouth watering cookies with your loved ones&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Many bakeries are offering amazing deals on this occasion</li>
</ul>

#dessert

Eid-al-Adha 2022: 5 sugar-free desserts for the festival

Do you know the story behind these popular Christmas treats?

Deals you can't afford to miss out on this National Cookie Day