An Eid staple

Rahat Dar
March 8, 2026

An Eid staple

When Ramazan is here, Eid can’t be far behind. For many, Eid Al Fitr is synonymous with sheer khurma — or simply sawaiyyan — the quintessential vermicelli dessert that anchors every festive table on Eid days.While these delicate strands are available year-round, the sales see a major boost close to Eid. Traditionally, vermicelli is prepared with a stiff dough of flour and water, extruded into fine threads and sun-dried until crisp, before being cooled and packaged. 

An Eid staple