Ramadan is a time to gather with loved ones and break the fast together. Iftar often ends with something sweet. Here are some desserts from across the Arab region to try during the holy month.
Luqaimat
A Saudi and Emirati favorite, this dish consists of fried dough balls sweetened with honey or date syrup and sometimes garnished with sesame or black seeds.Sellou
This Moroccan dessert is nutty, made with toasted flour, almonds, sesame seeds, honey and butter, often served after iftar for energy.Khanfaroosh
Popular across the Gulf region, khanfaroosh is a fried dessert that combines elements of soft, spongy cakes and doughnuts, typically flavored with saffron and cardamom.Chebab
This dessert is a delicious Emirati take on pancakes that is infused with dates, cardamon and saffron.Layali Lubnan
Layali Lubnan is a semolina milk pudding popular in Lebanon and across the Levant, flavored with rose or orange-blossom water and topped with cream and pistachios.Qatayef
A traditional Ramadan dessert, this sweet dumpling is typically filled with white cheese or nuts. It is fried, sometimes baked, and eaten with syrup or honey.
