Sales for sweet retailers, chocolatiers and confectioners surge during this time of the year and they make sure to not only cater to demand, but also smooth service. “I like to prepare special giveaways for kids with more lively details and colorful wraps,” Al-Najjar said.

The fancy chocolate is usually served to adults, and children are given a special gift, which could be a sweet treat, toy, or money. Since generosity and hospitality are some of the main characteristics of Arabs, Al-Najjar said “Eid is a time when we celebrate and welcome our families more than any other time, so bringing a giant chocolate tray for the entrance of our home is part of the tradition in my family’s home, so everyone can get chocolate on their way out.”Įid treats, an intense but sweet challenge, Saudi housewives tend to compete in bringing the most appealing and creative chocolate for Eid Al-Fitr and they focus on quality and arrangements.

“Arrangement and the tray, taste and filling of the chocolate are my biggest concern, also colors of the packaging have to go well with my furniture and home decoration to make sure the presentation is appealing,” she said. Raneem Al-Najjar, a housewife and mother of five, told Arab News that in her family it is the norm to pick a luxurious chocolate brand to serve for Eid Al-Fitr guests. With a steady stream of visitors, families make sure to lay a lavish spread. JEDDAH: Sweets and desserts are a big part of Eid celebrations in Saudi Arabia, with some families having traditional homemade dishes, and others splurging on store-bought chocolates. Its programs include food, health, emergency relief, water, sanitation, shelter, education and telecommunications. The center has implemented 797 projects in Yemen worth over $4.2 billion. Yemen is among the top beneficiaries of KSrelief assistance. They will seek collaboration with countries worldwide to help people. On the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on April 4, KSrelief, along with the international community, UN and global organizations, will raise awareness of the dangers of these devices. It has benefited 45,588 people in Taiz, Aden, Marib and Seiyun from Jan. The prosthetic centers have provided over 142,000 services including physical and psychological counseling for those affected.

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