As the festive season of Eid al-Fitr approaches, Palestinian women in communities across Gaza and the West Bank have rolled up their sleeves and gathered for the heartwarming tradition of baking Eid Ka'ek, the renowned cookies filled with dates. Eid Ka'ek, also known as ma'amoul, is a staple treat during Muslim holidays, bringing families and neighbors together in the kitchen to celebrate unity, heritage, and resilience. These cookies, meticulously prepared with a mix of semolina, butter, and aromatic spices, are then filled with sweet dates before being intricately molded and baked to golden perfection.
