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Shab-e-Barat recipes that celebrate faith, food and togetherness
Celebrate Shab-e-Barat with traditional South Asian recipes like Habshi Halwa and sweet potato treats. Master festive baking with Nokshi Bread and stuffed buns, blending authentic spices and generosity into every flavourful, soul-warming homemade dish.
2 February 2026, 15:12 PM
A step closer...
Fakhruzzaha Begum prepares for Shab-e-Barat from early morning. An octogenarian, she still actively supervises the cooking associated with the observance of the auspicious night, with items ranging from the ubiquitous halwa to savoury and meat dishes.
1 June 2015, 10:14 AM