Pakistani Families Enjoying Traditional Foods During Eid al-Adha

KARACHI: Families across Pakistan are preparing to celebrate Eid al-Adha with traditional dishes, festive gatherings, and the spirit of sharing as markets and butcher shops witness increased activity ahead of the holiday.

Muslims worldwide are preparing for the religious festival to celebrate with family and friends, and, of course, food. The three-day holiday centers on meat, so if you’re a fan of BBQ foods, this listicle will be right up your alley. But the only thing you may be missing from this scrumptious feast is a larger pair of pants. 

Many people and families in many cities (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar) continue to make special food including popular dishes like beef biryani, mutton karahi, seekh kebabs, qorma and pulao for the special occasion to celebrate Eid and cut the meat they sacrificed during their Qurbani ritual which usually is immediately after their Qurbani, making food one of the most important parts of this celebration as a whole.

Every household does an Eid dinner on one of the three Eid days. Make catering for your guests super fun by decorating the main dining area for the occasion. Focus on the dinner table. A very simple way to transform a spot in the room is to hang a backdrop behind the dinner table.