8 Middle-Eastern Desserts To Try For Eid 2025

1. Kunafa

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2. Baklava

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3. Basbousa

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4. Qatayef

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5. Maamoul

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6. Halawet el Jibn

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7. Luqaimat

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8. Umm Ali

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