Muslim festive cuisine. Festive table for Eid al-Adha: dishes and customs What is cooked for Eid Kurban

From September 12 to 14, 2016, Muslims around the world celebrate the holy holiday of Eid al-Adha. The great holiday begins with early prayer, after which believers gather in groups and celebrate Eid al-Adha.

When and why do they sacrifice animals, what is prepared from this meat, what dishes are served on the festive table and how do Muslims congratulate each other on the holiday?

Places in Moscow and St. Petersburg where sheep are slaughtered

During all three days of the Eid al-Adha celebration, Muslims perform the ritual of sacrifice. It takes place at specially organized sites.

Special places have been designated for performing the ritual of sacrifice in megacities. In Moscow, for sacrificial meat, animals must be sent to slaughterhouses in the Moscow region (it has been prohibited to slaughter sheep for several years in the capital) - there are only about 14 places where this ritual is performed. In St. Petersburg, such places have been identified in Novosergeevka, Shushary, at the equestrian sports base in Koltushi, and in Maly Kolpino.

To perform the ritual of sacrifice, a well-fed animal, free of external defects, and no more than a year old is chosen.

Before the slaughter, a prayer is read. The meat is divided into three parts - one is given to needy and poor people or left in the mosque, the second part is used in preparing festive dishes that are treated to relatives, friends and neighbors, and the third part remains in the owner’s house. It is important that sacrificial meat should not be stored, it should be eaten during Kurban Bayram, and the bones should be buried in the ground.

As a rule, one lamb is slaughtered from one family (from one family budget). Larger animals go to slaughter from 6-7 families.

By the way, those who cannot personally take part in the ritual of sacrifice will be able to order the meat of the sacrificial animal home by phone.

Dishes prepared from sacrificial meat

Many different dishes are prepared from the meat of the sacrificed animal. As a rule, on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, dishes made from offal are served. On the second day, soup is cooked, the basis of which is lamb's heads and shanks. In addition, the meat is stewed and fried in various sauces and herbs, adding vegetables, rice, and legumes. On the third day of Kurban Bayram, rich soups made from lamb bones, tender shish kebab and ribs, aromatic pilaf and lagman, beshbarmak and other traditional dishes are served.

Below are recipes for several dishes that are prepared for the festive table.

Salad with fried lamb

Compound : 300 g fried lamb, 100 g green peas, 3 boiled potatoes, 2 cucumbers, a bunch of lettuce, 2 onions, 1 tsp. lemon juice, a small bunch of basil, 150 g of mayonnaise.

To perform the ritual of sacrifice on Kurban Bayram, a fattened animal no older than one year is chosen

Cooking method : Cut the meat into slices, onion into rings, add lemon juice and chopped basil, salt and pepper, mix and leave for half an hour.

Cut potatoes and cucumbers into cubes, add salad and green peas. Mix everything. Combine meat and vegetables, season with mayonnaise, serve on a platter decorated with lettuce leaves.

Lamb bone soup with rice

Compound : 300 g lamb bones, 50 g rice, 2 potatoes, carrots, onion, bunch of cilantro, salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking method: Pour cold water over the bones, bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, skimming off the foam, for 2 hours. Remove the bones. Add all other ingredients to the strained broth and cook for 20 minutes. When serving, sprinkle with cilantro.

Stewed lamb with leeks

Compound: 700 g leeks, 300 g lamb, 50 g ghee, 1 cup cream, 1 tbsp. l. flour, salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking method : Cut the meat into small slices and fry them in oil until golden brown. Salt and pepper. Chop the onion coarsely, add it to the frying pan with the meat, add a little water and simmer for 20 minutes. Mix flour and cream, add to meat and onions and bring to a boil. Then the fire is turned off and the finished dish is served to the table.

Recipes for sweets prepared for Eid al-Adha

For the holy holiday of Eid al-Adha, Muslims prepare many sweet dishes, giving preference to desserts containing almonds. Here are some recipes.

Almond milk

Compound: 400 ml milk, 100 g ground almonds, 2 tbsp. granulated sugar, 1 tbsp. cream, vanilla on the tip of a knife.

Cooking method: Add sugar, ground almonds and vanillin to boiling milk. Stirring, cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes.

Cookies "Shaker-puri"

Compound: 200 g flour, 100 g butter, 80 g almond flour, ½ tsp. cinnamon, egg, yolk, 100 g of powdered sugar, 125 ml of milk, 20 g of vanilla sugar, 5 g of baking powder.

Cooking method : Mix softened butter with vanilla sugar and powdered sugar, beat until fluffy. Add egg, yolk, milk and combine with butter. Pour the sifted flour into the resulting mass along with baking powder and cinnamon. Roll out the resulting dough into a layer 1-1.5 cm thick, cut out shapes with a mold and bake in the oven at 220 C for 15-20 minutes. Take out the finished cookies, brush with sugar syrup, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Quite easy to make creamy sausages.

Compound: 400 g flour, 400 g sour cream, 250 g sugar, 300 g water, 150 g butter, 6 eggs.

Cooking method : Mix water and oil, bring to a boil. After the mixture has cooled, add beaten eggs and flour.

Form the resulting mass into short sausages. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 200°. Pour sour cream over the cooled sausages (beat sour cream and sugar).

Congratulations on Eid al-Adha 2016

Congratulations on Kurban Bayram,

I wish you to avoid sins.

Let there be peace and kindness in the light,

And every step and move is true.

Kurban Bayram is a great holiday!

We congratulate you, friends,

We wish you blessings and prosperity,

May the family be strong!

You will find grace in prayers,

Get rid of troubles and evil,

Sacrifice to Allah

Your best goat!

May the holy Eid al-Adha

Joy will come to you

The table is full of delicacies,

The ram will be ready for the sacrifice.

The poor will be fully fed,

Namaz will be performed in the morning,

Allah will reward everyone for good deeds,

And will give you happiness forever.

On Eid al-Adha for all Muslims,

Those who live within different countries,

With great joy we congratulate you,

And we wish everyone to visit Mecca!

Let happiness come to your house,

Let love and joy play in it.

(29814) - Vostrukha, 12/19/2007

Kurban Bayram is the culmination of the pilgrimage ritual, which was established in memory of the sacrifice of the prophet Ibrahim (in the biblical tradition of Abraham). He wanted to sacrifice his son Ismail, but at the last moment he was stopped by the Almighty. Instead of the boy, a white lamb was sacrificed.

Everyone usually strives to atone for their sins: civil servants do not work on holidays, traffic jams in the city clear up during the day, everyone is indifferent to tourists, shops are closed in front of them, shopping centers are empty, and hotel staff are dismissed.

Eid al-Fitr is the main holiday in Muslim countries; its significance is comparable to Christmas among Christians. It is not for nothing that these two religious holidays were eliminated by the Soviet regime.

It is not surprising that the celebration of Eid al-Fitr in our country is not observed according to the rules and the entire ceremony is kept to a minimum. On holidays, many of our compatriots limit themselves to going to the mosque, giving alms, and having a gala dinner with their family. Instead of a sacrificial lamb, there is beshbarmak on the table, prepared from ordinary meat bought at the market.

But this holiday has a special sacrament and a lot of subtleties. The festival of sacrifice begins immediately after the completion of the festive morning prayer on the first day and ends shortly before sunset on the third day. It is prohibited to shed blood before the holiday prayer; the animal will not be counted as a sacrifice. Therefore, in cities and villages where there are no mosques and prayer is not performed, the time of sacrifice begins at dawn.

As a sacrifice, you can bring not only a ram, but also a camel, buffalo, bull, cow, sheep or goat. The tradition of eating horse meat is purely Kazakh. In many Muslim countries, horse meat is not only not sacrificed, but is also prohibited for consumption. This intelligent animal is associated with a symbol of wisdom and loyalty; the gallant horse is the horseman’s assistant in war.

As a rule, in Muslim countries, sacrificial animals are raised on special farms and brought to bazaars for Eid al-Adha. For example, in Istanbul alone, several million sheep are sacrificed on holidays. In cities where it is not possible to keep animals for a long time, residents bleed the sacrificial animal right at the market in a specially designated place.

According to the rules, the sacrifice must be done by oneself; only a woman can ask men to drain the blood of a sacrificial animal on her behalf.

Men prepare for this responsible mission in advance. A person who is going to make a sacrifice during the holiday should not cut his nails and hair ten days before the ritual.

Today the rules are a little simplified, and it is permissible to entrust the blood of a sacrificial animal to a special person called “kurbanji”, provided that the owner of the purchased animal is nearby during the ritual.

The sacrificial animal must be outwardly beautiful and healthy. This requirement has a religious explanation. According to the teachings of Islam, all the animals that a person managed to sacrifice will be waiting for the believer on the Day of Judgment at the entrance to the Sirat Bridge, which stands over the hellish abyss. And only thanks to the help of the chosen animals will a Muslim not fall into the abyss of hell.

Muslim custom also allows for sacrifices not only for the living, but also for the dead.

Religion also gives an exact answer to the question of how many animals should be sacrificed during Kurban Bayram. It turns out that it is enough for one family to sacrifice one ram

It is not recommended to leave the meat of a sacrificial animal for long-term storage; it is eaten on holidays. Typically, a third of the sacrificial animal is eaten in the house, a third is distributed to neighbors, and a third is given to the poor. In this case, the owner retains the right hind leg and chest of the animal. As a rule, raw meat is distributed, but in some countries there is a custom to distribute it in cooked form.

Another interesting detail is important: selling the skin of a sacrificial animal is prohibited. I think this is the most difficult test for leather craftsmen - how many sheepskin coats can be sewn from skins collected even in one small village!

If a person does not have time to buy a ram and make a sacrifice within the time allotted for the ritual, he can distribute the cost of the animal to the poor and needy.

The bleeding of the sacrificial animal is the opening of the ceremony. Once your lamb is already fragrant on the spit or served as beshbarmak, it’s time to start the festivities!

People welcome guests, visit relatives and friends, and exchange expensive gifts. Caring gentlemen give their loved ones jewelry, and children are pampered with everything they want.

In a word, Kurban Bayram is a bright holiday lasting three whole days, which brings relatives closer and reconciles enemies. A holiday of generosity and wisdom. And most importantly, this holiday provides an opportunity to adhere to the traditions of our ancestors and not forget about our past.

Festive recipe for Eid al-Adha

To prepare this festive dish for 6 servings you will need:
1 kg lamb
1 onion
130 g pitted prunes
350 ml hot tea
2 tbsp. l. hot water
5-6 tbsp. l. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. curry powder and a pinch of nutmeg
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. saffron
5-6 tbsp. l. honey
250 ml lamb or beef broth
115g toasted blanched almonds
2 tbsp. l. fresh coriander
3 hard-boiled eggs
Salt and ground black pepper to taste.

1. Place prunes in a bowl and pour in tea. Leave for the prunes to swell.
2. Place lamb, chopped onion, parsley, ginger, curry powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and a pinch of black pepper in a baking dish and place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Cover and cook for about 2 hours until the meat is tender.
3. Drain the liquid from the prunes into the meat.
4. Mix the saffron with hot water and pour into the mold along with the broth and honey.
5. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, turning the lamb occasionally.
6. Add prunes to the pan and mix well.
7. Serve by sprinkling the meat with toasted almonds and chopped coriander and garnishing with slices of boiled egg.

Sweet recipe for Eid al-Adha

10 round rice flour wafers
1.5 liters of milk
400 gr. sugar
200 g walnuts or peeled almonds (coarsely crushed)
1 tbsp rose water (optional)
50 gr. large pine nuts or peanuts (crushed)

Boil milk, remove from heat, add sugar, stir until sugar dissolves.
Pour the milk into a large bowl, soak each waffle in it until soft and place on a plate. Then place 2-3 tbsp on each waffle. nuts, wrap in the form of an envelope. And so on for each waffle. Place them on a plate. Pour the remaining milk little by little onto the prepared waffles. Let the milk absorb. Drizzle rose water on top, if desired. Then sprinkle with crushed pine nuts or peanuts.

Beshbarmak (Kazakh meat)

1 kg lamb (including brisket)
1 kg horse meat or beef
2 bay leaves
1 onion
salt, black pepper to taste
For the test:
3 cups flour
2 eggs
0.5 cups meat broth
1 tsp. salt
For the gravy:
fat skimmed from broth
2 onions
1 bunch each of green onions, parsley and dill

Place the prepared meat in a cauldron or pan with cold water so that the meat is completely covered. Bring to a boil, carefully skim off the foam and simmer over low heat for about 3 hours.
All this time you need to remove fat from the broth. Half an hour before the end of cooking, add salt, pepper, onion and bay leaf. Once the meat is ready, cut it from the bones into thin, wide slices. Knead a stiff dough from flour, eggs and broth, roll it into a layer 1 mm thick, cut into 10 by 10 cm squares and boil in meat broth.
Place the onion, herbs and pepper cut into rings with salt in a separate pan, pour in the fat removed along with the broth and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
Place the finished dough on a heated dish, place the meat on top and pour the onion and herb gravy over it all. Serve the remaining sorpa - broth - in separate bowls with the addition of finely chopped greens.

This year, Kazakhstanis will celebrate Kurban Ait on October 4.Kurban Ait is the holiday of sacrifice and the holiday of the end of the Hajj, celebrated 70 days after the holiday of Ramadan.The holiday falls on Saturday - this day will be both a weekend and a holiday, Sunday will be a regular day off, and Monday will be a regular working day. It is not expected that the rest day will be moved to Monday., the site reports

According to the first day of Kurban Ait, celebrated according to the Muslim calendar, (as well as January 7 - Orthodox Christmas) are additional (Article 96 of the Labor Code). Thisnot a state or national holiday (Articles 2 and 3 of the Law) and in case of coincidence happy day off Non-working days cannot be transferred.

Let us remind you that the sacred holiday of sacrifice - Eid al-Idha, also known as Kurban Ait, will take place on October 4 this year. The day after the pilgrims perform the main rite of the Hajj in Mecca - standing in the Arafat Valley, Muslims around the world will begin the sacred sacrifice.

According to Azan.kz, and The history of the holiday goes back to Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, who was ordered to sacrifice his first and long-awaited son, but after Prophet Ibrahim, peace be upon him, showed determination, Allah Almighty replaced the sacrifice with a sheep. Thus, he was tested for faith and showed an example of the greatest humility, for which he was awarded mercy and a high degree from Allah.

The son of Ibrahim, Ismail, peace be upon them both, showed no less humility, submitting to the will of the Almighty and his father.

In memory of this event, Muslims around the world sacrifice animals, the meat of which is then divided into three parts, one of which is distributed to the poor, the second remains for the family, and the third serves as a festive treat for guests. In this way, family and friendly relations are maintained, assistance is provided to the poor and worship of Allah is performed.

Representatives of the Central Mosque of Almaty remind believers how the holiday prayer is performed.

The 'Eid prayer is read in the same way as other prayers, with the slight difference that in the 'Eid prayer six more takbirs are said:

In the first rak'ah, after pronouncing the first takbir and the dua "sana", three more takbir are pronounced. In the second rak'ah, after reading the Koran, before making the bow, three more takbirs are pronounced, and then another takbir for the bow.

In total, in each rakah, in the position of qiyam, a total of 8 takbirs are pronounced.

After the festive prayer, all Muslims congratulate each other with the wish: “Eid Mubarak!” - "Have a blessed holiday!"

Ablution and attire

It is advisable for Muslims to perform ablution on this day, and for men to ensure that pleasant aromas emanate from their bodies. It is also advisable to dress in your best clothes.

This year, the celebration of Kurban Ait falls on September 1, according to ancient traditions, 70 days after the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Celebrating Ait is an excellent opportunity to meet relatives, forget and forgive old grievances, and reunite families.

Muslims begin to prepare for this event in advance, reducing the number of entertainment events several weeks in advance, without cutting their hair or wearing new clothes.

Kurban Ait will begin on the first autumn morning with the traditional ablution, sermon in the mosque and the sacrifice of a pet. Among all countries, only the Kazakhs have the tradition of sacrificing a horse - the animal must be beautiful, strong and healthy, because according to legend, it will help a person cross the narrow Sirat bridge after death.

Of course, not a single holiday would be complete without a luxurious dastarkhan, for which the hospitable eastern people are famous. The owner of the house considers it an honor to treat each guest to the meat of a sacrificial animal.

What, besides beshbarmak, can be present on the festive table - the site will tell you.

Eggplant appetizer in Arabic

Surprise your guests with an unusual eggplant appetizer. "Babaganoush" is a dish of Arabic and Middle Eastern cuisine.

You will need:

• 2–3 eggplants;
• paprika - 1 piece;
• juice of half a lemon;
• sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon;
• 2-3 cloves of garlic (depending on your preference);
• yogurt - 1-2 tablespoons;
• parsley, cilantro or other greens to taste;
• cumin, coriander - half a teaspoon each;
• olive oil, salt, pepper to taste.

Cooking: Grill the eggplants and paprika in the oven for 20 minutes, turning frequently. Then you need to remove the pulp from the eggplants and finely chop them, and put the peppers in a saucepan covered with a lid to “sweat”. After this it will be easy to remove the skin.

Finely chop the pepper and mix with the eggplant pulp. Add yogurt, chopped garlic, lemon juice and herbs. Separately chop the sesame and add to the eggplants. Season the finished appetizer with olive oil, cumin, and coriander. Salt and pepper to taste, let it brew in the refrigerator. Serve with flatbread or croutons.

Pumpkin and quince appetizer

A very light dish that will decorate your table with bright autumn colors and will appeal to all guests.

You will need:

• boiled pumpkin - 300 grams;
• quince - 4 pieces;
• olive oil - 2 tablespoons;
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon;
• salt, allspice - to taste.

Cooking: Cut the pumpkin and quince into pieces and place in a salad bowl, add salt and pepper. The appetizer is seasoned with olive oil and lemon juice. Ready.

Lamb chops with eggplant and cheese

Another recipe using eggplant, tomatoes and cheese will be an excellent option on how to cook and beautifully serve lamb.

You will need:

• lamb (pulp) - 800 grams;
• eggplants - 1 large;
• onions - 2 heads;
• tomatoes - 2 medium-sized pieces;
• olive oil - 5 tablespoons;
• hard cheese - 100 grams;
• cumin, salt, pepper - to taste.

Cooking: We prepare the meat for chops: we clear the films, cut across the grain, and beat. Marinate: season the chopped meat with cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil. Leave for 60 minutes at room temperature.

Cut the eggplant into rings and add salt. He also needs to “sweat” for 20 minutes. At this time, you can cut the onion into rings and grate the cheese on a coarse grater. Remove the skin from the tomatoes and also cut into rings.

Fry the marinated meat without oil for three minutes on each side, and then place in a baking dish, covering with foil.

In the frying pan where the meat was fried, cook the onions. To do this, add olive oil and fry it until soft. Distribute the onion over the meat.

As soon as you notice a golden crust on the eggplants, remove them from the frying pan, remove the salt from the surface and place them on top of the onions. The last layer will be tomatoes, sprinkle them with cheese, add a little salt and pepper. The dish is baked in the oven for 7–10 minutes at 200 degrees. Served with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Tomato soup with rice, lamb and vegetables

The first course is an indispensable attribute of the festive table. Spicy soup with lamb, tomato, lettuce, adjika and sour cream - ideal to start a delicious meal.

You will need:

• lamb broth - 1 liter;
• boiled lamb - 200 grams;
• tomato juice - 1 glass;

• rice - 50 grams;
• some lettuce leaves;
• bell pepper - 2 pieces;
• sour cream - 2 tablespoons
• adjika - 1 tbsp;
• salt, red pepper to taste.

Cooking: Cook the rice in boiling lamb broth for 10 minutes, then add tomato juice and adjika. After another 7 minutes, mix the already chopped meat and bell pepper with the broth. Salt and pepper. After 5 minutes, add coarsely chopped lettuce leaves to the soup and bring it to a boil. The dish is served with sour cream, rye bread or flatbread.

For dessert - gent

Traditional Kazakh dessert: it is tasty, healthy and satisfying. Plus, it's easier to prepare.

You will need:

• ready-made talkan (sold on the market);
• butter;
• sugar;
• raisin.

Cooking: all we need is to melt the butter, add sugar to it and stir until smooth. We also send raisins there. Add takan to the finished mixture and let the dessert harden in the refrigerator. (this will take about two hours). We cut the sweetness into portions and serve it to the guests.

Peaches with nut filling

An excellent dessert made from seasonal fruits for a festive dastarkhan.

You will need:

• peaches - 300–400 grams;
• peeled walnuts - 200–300 grams;
• sour cream - 4–5 tablespoons
• honey - to taste;
• sugar - 3–5 teaspoons.

Cooking: Divide the peaches in half and remove the pits. To prepare the filling, beat sour cream with sugar, add walnuts and honey. Fill the peach halves. Can be served with a scoop of ice cream.

Kurban ait merekeleriniz kutty bolsyn!. Prosperity, peace, understanding, prosperity and prosperity to you and your families.

Today, September 24, Eid al-Adha is celebrated all over the world. The festive table should be distinguished by special dishes. However, it is worth noting that the selected recipes are suitable not only for Muslims, but also for people who are not Muslim. These are not religious, but traditional dishes that will perfectly diversify your meal.

Salads

First option - lamb salad with horseradish.For this we need 200 g of boiled lamb, 100 g of grated horseradish, 2 onions, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. sugar, vegetable oil or lamb fat, mayonnaise for dressing and salt to taste.

The salad has a special taste and is very easy to prepare. Cut the lamb into cubes and add salt. Fry finely chopped onion in oil or fat. Mix horseradish with lemon juice and sugar, mix thoroughly. Add onion and horseradish to the meat. After this, the salad is dressed with mayonnaise. Ready!

Second option - salad with lamb and smoked chicken. For the salad we take the following ingredients: 200 g boiled lamb, 150 g mayonnaise, 100 g smoked chicken, 100 g oyster mushrooms, 1 bell pepper, 3 hard-boiled eggs, 2 tbsp. l. vegetable oil, 1 onion, 1 boiled carrot, ground red pepper and ground cumin.

To begin, cut the onion and bell pepper into rings, add them to finely chopped oyster mushrooms, and add salt. Add vegetable oil here and fry over medium heat for 10 minutes, then add water and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

Cut boiled lamb and smoked chicken into small cubes. Cut the carrots into slices and chop the eggs, add to the meat. We also send cumin, red pepper and stewed onions, peppers and oyster mushrooms here. Mix the salad and season with mayonnaise. For beauty, the salad can be sprinkled with chopped parsley, cilantro sprigs and green peas.

Second courses

As you already understand, the main meat of Muslim dishes is lamb. Here are several recipes for preparing hot dishes from this type of meat.

Lamb with beans

For cooking we will need: 600 g of lamb, 500 g of canned beans, 30 g of ghee, 2 onions. And also salt and ground red pepper to taste.

Cut the meat into small pieces, add salt and pepper and fry in melted butter for 15 minutes over medium heat. The next step is to finely chop the onion, add it and beans to the meat. Place the dish in a medium-heated oven for 3-5 minutes.

Lamb baked with cauliflower

Take 500 g of cauliflower, 200 g of boiled lamb, 50 g of tail fat, 3 tbsp. l. milk, 2 eggs, 1 onion, 1/2 cup flour, salt and groundblack pepper to taste.

First, boil the cabbage in salted water and cut into small pieces. Cut the boiled lamb into slices. Take a deep frying pan and heat the fat in it. We also put chopped onions, cabbage, and chopped lamb here. Salt, pepper and mix. Beat the eggs with milk, add flour and pour the mixture of other products over the dough. Next, place the pan in a medium-heated oven for 10 minutes.