Eid Kunafa (Knafeh) with pistachios

Kunafa, Qatayef, Balah Al-Sham, and Muhallabi are all types of sweets that characterize the blessed month of Ramadan, and there is no doubt that Kunafa is the most popular among all these types, and sellers are specially prepared for it. That is why we present to you, through this recipe, the origin of the appearance of the kunafa, which is called the “Pearl of Ramadan Dessert”. A number of historians explained that the origin of kunafa goes back to the Fatimids in Cairo, where it was made for the Fatimid Caliph Al-Muizz Li-Din Allah, when he entered Cairo in Ramadan; the people welcomed him there and then began to spread until it reached the whole Arab world. There is another appearance of kunafa, and it was from ancient times, according to some historians also, its origin dates back to the era of Muawiyah bin Abi Sufyan, where it was said that the people of the Levant specially made it for him as food for Suhoor, in order to avoid his feeling of extreme hunger during the day in Ramadan, as it was filling his hunger for long periods. Another story says that the origins of the kunafa go back to the era of the Turks who ruled Nablus hundreds of years ago. So, are you looking for a quick and tender dessert that you can make in a short time for tonight’s dessert? If yes, then how about trying this conventional style Eid Kunafa (Knafeh) with pistachios or what is also called Knafeh that you can make with a few affordable ingredients.