Eid is here and it is time for some Eidi.
As soon as we hear the word eid our hearts fill with joy and the first things that come to our minds are brotherhood, the long wait and efforts ending after the month of ramadan, Love and above all
FOOD!!
Here is a list of places you would not want to miss eating at this Eid
1.Jama Masjid
As soon as we hear the word Eid the first place that comes to our mind is Old delhi and where else to go to celebrate Eid than Jama masjid.
2. Al-Jawahar
Al Jawah named after Jawaharlal Nehru is a home to a variety of delicious chicken and mutton, chicken changezi is a must try there.
Cuisine: Mughlai, North India
Cost: ₹600 for two (approx)
Hours: 7 a.m to 12 midnight
Location: 8 Jama masjid, Matia Mahal, Opposite Jama Masjid Gate 1. New delhi
3. Karims
Karims is famous for its wide variety mouth watering chicken and mutton all over Delhi, but why fail to visit the place from where it all started? Karims-Chandni chowk is where it all started from and a must visit on eid. We suggest booking a table before you go. Don't forget to have their famous phirni.
Cuisine: Mughlai, North Indian
Cost: ₹800 for two (approx)
Hours: 11 a.m to 4 p.m, 8:00 p.m to 11:30 p.m
Location: 16 gali kababian, Jama masjid. New Delhi.
4.Haji Shabrati NihariWale
Eid celebrations call for a nihari undoubtedly and this is the best place to get it.
Cuisine: Mughlai
Cost: ₹200 for two (approx)
Hours: 6 a.m to 10 a.m, 6 p.m to 9 p.m
Location: Shop 722, Haveli azam khan, chitli qabar, Jama Masjid, New Delhi
5.Nizzamudin
Walk down the road towards the Dargah to find umpteen kabab and roasted chicken counters where people line up every evening. Ghalib Kabab Corner is one of the most well known of the lot.
Enough of food, who wouldn't like to go shopping on eid?
Here are some places you would not want to miss shopping on this eid.
1. Zakir Nagar Okhla
Though old delhi offers it all, this place has a little something of its own to offer, food all night and clothes are the main attraction here. The place is also admired for the shops that apply beautiful patterns of Mehndi (Henna). Best Buys: Bangles, Kurtis, Pakistan shararas, crockery, Kurta Pyjamas for men Nearest Metro Station: Kalkaji
2. Chitli Qabar
Narrow roads here are a home to endless shops and stalls to shop from, this place is famous for semi precious and precious stones.
Best buys: Utensil, Apparels, Spices, Precious and semiprecious stones
Nearest Metro Station: Chawri Bazaar
3. Lajpat Nagar Central Market
One of the busiest markets in South Delhi, this place offers a huge variety to shop, from handmade curtains, ceramic pots to kurtis and traditional chappals you'll find everything here.
Best Buys: Beaded curtains, ceramic pots and urns, plastic flower, costume jewelry Nearest Metro Station: Lajpat Nagar
Which festival ends without a pack of sweets?
Here are the two places to complete all your sweet desires for this eid.
1. Kheer at Old Kheer Shop (Hauz Qazi)
Address: Hauz Qazi Chowk, Chhoti Baradari, Chandni Chowk, Delhi – 110006 Phone: 09899315773
2. Shahi Tukda and Rabri at Cool Point (Matia Mahal)
Address: 973, Bazar Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Delhi 110006 Phone:093501 61298
Do not forget to have some Seviyan, without which day won't end.
Eid Mubarak.