Celebration Kitchen: Eid

Matt Tebbutt hosts this special programme celebrating the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with food, family and reflection. Three exceptional chefs share mouthwatering recipes perfect for the occasion. British-born chef Dina Macki, who has Omani and Zanzibari heritage, prepares Oman’s national dish and Eid favourite Shuwa – a spice-marinated lamb traditionally slow-cooked underground for up to two days until meltingly tender, smoky and aromatic. Author of The Ramadan Kitchen, Ilhan Mohamed Abdi, showcases a vibrant Somali feast centred on fragrant, delicately spiced rice. Meanwhile, superstar patissier Naeem Mohamed creates a show-stopping pistachio knafeh cake, a Middle Eastern favourite with a contemporary Dubai twist, perfect for any celebration.

Celebrity guests include Faraaz Noor, from the latest series of The Traitors, model, actor, CEO and activist Sabrina Elba, and comedian, writer and actor Ola Labib, who will share their cherished Eid traditions, personal memories and favourite dishes enjoyed during both Ramadan and Eid. The programme also features highlights from the BBC archives, including Big Zuu Goes to Mecca and plenty more. Prepare for a show filled with fun, food and fascinating insights into one of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar.