A man shows freshly baked sesame cookies at a traditional sweets shop in the old market of Damascus, Syria, on March 27, 2025. As Eid al-Fitr approaches, bakeries across Damascus are busy preparing maamoul and other confections made with wheat flour and stuffed with pistachios, walnuts or dates. (Photo: Xinhua)

Two Syrian bakers prepare dough and fillings at a traditional sweets workshop in Damascus, Syria, on March 27, 2025. As Eid al-Fitr approaches, bakeries across Damascus are busy preparing maamoul and other confections made with wheat flour and stuffed with pistachios, walnuts or dates. (Photo: Xinhua)

Two Syrian women stuff dough with crushed pistachios while preparing maamoul cookies at a traditional workshop in Damascus, Syria, on March 27, 2025. As Eid al-Fitr approaches, bakeries across Damascus are busy preparing maamoul and other confections made with wheat flour and stuffed with pistachios, walnuts or dates. (Photo: Xinhua)

Maamoul cookies, a traditional treat for Eid al-Fitr, are seen at a pastry shop in Damascus, Syria, on March 27, 2025. As Eid al-Fitr approaches, bakeries across Damascus are busy preparing maamoul and other confections made with wheat flour and stuffed with pistachios, walnuts or dates. (Photo: Xinhua)