Saturday, September 19, 2009

Idul Fitri royal icing cookies

Tomorrow is the Hari Raya Idul Fitri or Lebaran, also known as "Eid ul-Fitr" - a celebration day for the Muslim people for breaking the one whole month fasting period.

I'm not a Muslim but living in a country with the largest population of Muslim in the world, it definitely makes me feel as I'm also celebrating it especially because we are having one week holiday. Jakarta will be empty (in fact, it's already quite empty the streets) because most people are returning to their hometown to celebrate this festive with their family.

My neighbor asked me to make some royal icing cookies with the Idul Fitri celebration theme.

Here is the result :)

cookies,royal icing

cookies,royal icing

cookies,royal icing

cookies,royal icing

cookies,royal icing

Wishing to all my Muslim friends:

"Selamat Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1430 Hijriah
Minal Aidzin Wal Faidzin
Mohon Maaf Lahir dan Bathin"
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45 comments:

  1. worldwindowsSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I can still remember the motorbikes' exodus from the news after the fuel hike during Eid holidays. Never seen so many motorbikes like this except in Vietnam. have a good holidays ahead!

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  2. Monica HSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    The cookies are cute. Have a great holiday!

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  3. ♥peachkins♥September 19, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    I love the design and the color combination..

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  4. debra@dustjacketSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Oh I would just love to munch my way through those cookies.

    Lovely weekend my friend,
    xoxo

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  5. SelbaSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:33 AM

    worldwindows: Hehehe... it's very interesting to see all those motorbikes on the streets though it's actually dangerous. On a bike sometimes 4 people (parents and kids then with all their stuff).

    monica: thank you, Monica :)

    peachkins: Glad you love the design and color combinantion, peachkins :)

    DA: thanks, DA and have a lovely weekend too! :)

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  6. Angie's RecipesSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Like how you decorate these cookies, beautiful...they will be a nice autumn present.
    Angie's Recipes

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  7. SelbaSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    AR: thank you, Angie :)

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  8. foodbinSeptember 19, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    another great sets of cookies-love it.

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  9. SelbaSeptember 19, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    foodbin: thank you, foodbin :)

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  10. Kenny MahSeptember 19, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    So beautiful and thoughtful.

    Here in Malaysia, we say Maaf Zahir dan Batin. :)

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  11. SelbaSeptember 19, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    LFB: Interesting to learn the way of saying in Malaysia :) So, zahir means born?

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  12. AdamSeptember 19, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Interesting looking cookies. I like how bright and colorful they are to celebrate the month long holiday :)

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  13. SelbaSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    adam: thanks, Adam :)

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  14. MicaSeptember 19, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Those are beautiful cookies, perfect for the end of Ramadan.

    Happy Eid, Selby!

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  15. ann lowSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    This is beautifully done, Good Job :)

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  16. SelbaSeptember 19, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    mica: thank you, Mica :)

    anncoo: thanks, Anncoo :)

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  17. PalidorSeptember 20, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    Selby, those cookies are amazing! How long did it take you to ice them?? I absolutely love the crosshatch pattern.

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  18. Donna-FFWSeptember 20, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    They look absolutely delightful. You decorated them beautifully. Love the patterns you chose.

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  19. SelbaSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    palidor: thanks, Palidor :) It took me about an hour to decorate them but then it need an overnight to iced them.

    donna: thank you, Donna :)

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  20. Mary BergfeldSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    How nice of you to make these for your friend. They are beautiful.

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  21. SelbaSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    mary: thank you, Mary :)

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    These cookies are gorgeous! You did a fabulous decorating job!

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  23. GFADSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Wow.. looks like you have a new vocation. Saw your pretty cupcakes and cookies. Very nice. Doesn't it feel satisfying when you finish with a creation?

    So when are you going into it fulltime? :)

    kat

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  24. GFADSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    BTW, Maaf Zahir Batin means "Forgive me for any physical (zahir) and emotional (batin) I may have caused you".

    As they say it here in UAE, "Eid Mubarak"! :)

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  25. SelbaSeptember 20, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    alskamom: Hi Alskamom, welcome to my blog and thank you for your compliments :)

    GFAD: Long time no see you around, Kat :) How are you? Starting next month, I'll be a full time unemployed, hehehe... Hope that I can get into cookies or cakes business soon coz' at the moment, I still need to learn a lot and also do marketing ;) Thanks for the translation, sounds easier just to say "Eid Mubarak" :D

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  26. Rosa's Yummy YumsSeptember 20, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    What pretty cookies! Eid Mubarak!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  27. VelvaSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:57 PM

    Those are some awesome looking cookies! All I would need is a good cup of coffee and a few of those tasty cookies!

    Enjoy the celebration!

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  28. catherine @ www.unconfidentialcook.comSeptember 20, 2009 at 10:59 PM

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  29. catherine @ www.unconfidentialcook.comSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Gorgeous! I'm sure they're delicious, too. Happy Holidays!

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  30. FaithSeptember 21, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    Eid Mubarak! Your cookies are really beautiful!

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  31. KerstinSeptember 21, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    What cute cookies (as usual!)!

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  32. WinnSeptember 21, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    wow u are good!!!!

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  33. zerrinSeptember 21, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    I love the colors of these cute cookies. They are perfect to serve children during Eid. Eid Mubarak!

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  34. Foodie with Little Thyme!September 21, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Great job. They look wonderful!

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  35. Little InboxSeptember 21, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Nice colorful cookies for the special season.

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  36. SelbaSeptember 21, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    rosa: thanks, Rosa :)

    velva: Hi Velva, thanks for stopping by my blog and thanks for your compliments on my cookies :)

    catherine: thank you, Catherine :)

    faith: thanks, Faith :)

    kerstin: thanks, Kerstin :)

    winn: Hi Winn, long time no see :)

    zerrin: thank you, Zerrin :) Eid Mubarak!

    FwLT: thanks, FwLT :)

    LI: thanks, LI :)

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  37. HairyBerrySeptember 22, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    great Raya colours and shapes. hope you had a good holiday. :)

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  38. SelbaSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    nic: thank you, Nic :) One whole week holiday!

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  39. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Very neatly decorated cookies, the green & yellow icing is so pretty!

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  40. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Selba those cookies are gorgeous and am sure very tasty too. You are so talented, God bless you. Eid Mubarak to you my dear *hugs*

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  41. SelbaSeptember 22, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    5SF: thank you, Natasha :)

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  42. SelbaSeptember 22, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    laveena: thank you so much for your kind compliments, Laveena :) GBU too!

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  43. BuzzingbeeSeptember 24, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    that's so creative!! beautiful :)

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  44. CRIZ LAISeptember 25, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    These are so cute! No pelita ones?? :P

    http://crizfood.com/

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  45. SelbaSeptember 25, 2009 at 8:15 AM

    buzzingbee: thanks, Buzzingbee :)

    CL: oh.. pelita as lilin? I think more suitable for x'mas, no? ;)

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