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Qamar al-Din

Qamar al-Din — country by country

Apricot leather melted into Ramadan's golden iftar drink.

Every country brings its own touch. Here's how they differ.

🇸🇾 Syria

10 min

Damascus invented qamar al-din from Ghouta apricots; the first sip at iftar is a homecoming.

What makes it special

Real Ghouta apricot sheets soaked, blended, and chilled thick enough to eat with a spoon.

Full recipe