July 25, 2026
Islamic New Year (1448 AH)
The first day of Muharram is a quiet, family-table festival across the Gulf and South Asia. A small bowl of dates, a clear broth, an unhurried meal — and the spices that have travelled this trade route for a thousand years.
Rituals & recipes
- A Hadhrami clear broth with cardamom and black lime
- A date and saffron compote
- A three-spice qahwa for the morning
Gifting
A small saffron-and-cardamom tin for the host.
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